Description
Experience vibrant flavors with our easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe! Perfect for busy nights—try it today for a tasty meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Toss them 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 per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave until soft.
- Assemble tacos: layer shredded cabbage on each tortilla, top with cooked shrimp, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and drizzle with lime-infused sour cream.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option. Add jalapeños or chipotle powder to the marinade for an extra kick of spice. Prepare ingredients ahead of time by chopping veggies and marinating shrimp a few hours before serving.