Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this delightful Shrimp Tacos Recipe, perfect for quick weeknight dinners. In just 30 minutes, you can savor tender shrimp seasoned to perfection, paired with fresh toppings and a creamy sauce. These tacos are not only customizable to suit any palate but also nutritious, making them an excellent choice for gatherings or family meals. Enjoy the fun of assembling your tacos with vibrant ingredients like crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and zesty lime. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or a casual dinner, these shrimp tacos will surely impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- ½ small purple cabbage (shredded)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 4 oz Cotija cheese (grated)
- Sour cream and mayonnaise sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, season shrimp with garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat; sauté shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
- Toast tortillas over an open flame or skillet until golden brown.
- Prepare toppings: shred cabbage, dice avocado and onion, chop cilantro.
- Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha for the sauce.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp on tortillas followed by toppings and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Tortilla Toasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 175mg