Description
Dive into the vibrant flavors of our Shrimp Tacos Recipe, a quick and delightful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Juicy shrimp, seasoned to perfection, are nestled in warm tortillas and topped with fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime drizzle. This recipe transforms any meal into a fiesta, making it a family favorite that everyone will love. With just 25 minutes of preparation and cooking time combined, you can enjoy delicious seafood tacos bursting with flavor in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with chili powder, salt, and pepper; let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave until soft.
- Assemble tacos: place cabbage on each tortilla, top with shrimp, avocado slices, cilantro, and drizzle with lime-infused sour cream.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg