Description
Shrimp tacos are a delightful, zesty dish perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to vibrant Taco Tuesdays. With succulent shrimp nestled in warm tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients like crunchy cabbage and creamy avocado, each bite is bursting with flavor. This easy shrimp taco recipe is quick to prepare and allows for customization based on what you have at home, making it a versatile choice for everyone. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these tasty tacos that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or red)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for drizzling
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the spice mix until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft.
- Assemble tacos by placing cooked shrimp on warm tortillas. Top with shredded cabbage, diced avocado, a squeeze of lime juice, and a drizzle of sour cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg