Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp tacos are a burst of flavor and freshness that make any meal feel like a celebration. These delightful bites feature succulent shrimp sautéed in spices, wrapped in warm corn tortillas, and topped with crunchy cabbage slaw, creamy avocado, and zesty lime. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or spontaneous gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 limes (cut into wedges)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse shrimp and chop cabbage into thin strips. Dice the avocado.
- Season shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas: In another skillet, warm corn tortillas over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: On each tortilla, layer cooked shrimp, cabbage slaw, avocado slices, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the top.
- Serve: Arrange tacos on a platter with extra lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg