Description
Spicy Shrimp Tacos are a flavor-packed delight, perfect for any occasion! Juicy, marinated shrimp are grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage, fresh cilantro, and a creamy sriracha sauce. Whether you’re enjoying a weeknight dinner or hosting friends, these tacos will impress with their vibrant colors and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 4 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp by mixing it with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt and sriracha sauce until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated shrimp for about 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp, cabbage, and cilantro on each tortilla. Drizzle with sriracha yogurt sauce.
- Serve with an extra squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg