Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Shrimp Tacos Recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends. These tacos feature succulent shrimp seasoned to perfection, topped with fresh ingredients like creamy avocado, crunchy cabbage, and zesty cilantro. Drizzled with a homemade creamy sauce, each bite is an explosion of flavor. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to customize based on your preferences—swap out toppings or adjust seasoning for a personalized touch! In just 30 minutes, you can have a delicious meal that’s not only satisfying but also healthy. Dive into this delightful dish that brings the taste of Mexico right to your table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (medium or large), peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 small purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz Cotija cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, squeezed from 1 medium lime
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix shrimp with minced garlic and spices.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat; sauté shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Toast tortillas until lightly charred.
- Prepare toppings by chopping vegetables and mixing the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp and toppings on tortillas and drizzling with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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