Description
These Quick Shrimp Tacos are a perfect weeknight dinner option that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor. Juicy shrimp seasoned with a blend of spices, served in warm tortillas with crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and zesty cilantro – these tacos are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, or chipotle mayo
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place shrimp into each tortilla and top with cabbage, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges and optional toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with chopped fish or grilled chicken.
- For a creamy kick, mix sour cream with a little lime juice and hot sauce for a simple taco drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
