Description
Experience a burst of ocean flavors with these delectable shrimp tacos that are sure to impress at any gathering. With perfectly seasoned shrimp nestled in warm tortillas and topped with fresh veggies, zesty lime, and creamy avocado, this quick and easy recipe transforms any meal into a vibrant fiesta. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, these shrimp tacos are not just a dish but a celebration of taste and texture. Get ready to enjoy a family-friendly meal that’s customizable to suit everyone’s preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, marinate shrimp with chili powder, salt, and pepper for about 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave until soft.
- Assemble tacos by layering cabbage, cooked shrimp, avocado slices, cilantro, and lime-infused sour cream.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg