Description
Indulge in these quick and flavorful shrimp tacos, perfect for any occasion! Made with tender shrimp sautéed to perfection and topped with fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce, this recipe brings a burst of vibrant flavors to your table. Whether you’re hosting a taco night or simply looking to spice up your weeknight dinners, these customizable tacos are sure to please everyone. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can create a satisfying meal that balances healthiness with deliciousness. Dive into this easy shrimp taco recipe for a fresh twist on dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small white corn tortillas
- 1/2 small purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz Cotija cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Lime juice from 1 medium lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a platter.
- Toast tortillas over an open flame or skillet until slightly charred.
- Prepare toppings: shred cabbage, dice avocado and onion.
- For the sauce, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha until smooth.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp on tortillas with chosen toppings and drizzling sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 175mg