Description
Shrimp tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the coast right to your kitchen. Each bite features tender, seasoned shrimp nestled in warm tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage and creamy avocado. Drizzled with a zesty sauce, these tacos are perfect for casual dinners or lively gatherings. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, shrimp tacos promise a delightful culinary experience that will transport you to sunny shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan for about 30 seconds each until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering tortillas with cabbage, shrimp, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream mixed with lime juice.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg