Description
Shrimp tacos are a delightful and vibrant dish that bring the flavors of Mexico directly to your table. With succulent shrimp sautéed in spices, nestled in warm tortillas, and topped with a crunchy slaw and zesty lime, these tacos are perfect for any gathering or a casual weeknight dinner. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this recipe promises to impress family and friends with its fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Toss shrimp in a bowl with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Squeeze half a lime over the cooked shrimp.
- In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Warm each tortilla in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until soft.
- Assemble tacos by layering slaw followed by shrimp. Drizzle with yogurt mixed with hot sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg