Description
Shrimp Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your table any night of the week. Succulent shrimp marinated in zesty lime and spices are nestled in warm corn tortillas, topped with fresh cabbage slaw, creamy avocado, and your favorite salsa. Perfect for casual gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, these tacos promise a fiesta of flavors with every bite!
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Corn tortillas
- Cabbage slaw (cabbage and carrots)
- Ripe avocado
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Chili powder
Instructions
- 1. Marinate shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2. Cook shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- 3. Warm tortillas: While shrimp cooks, warm corn tortillas in another skillet until pliable.
- 4. Assemble tacos: Layer cabbage slaw on a tortilla, add cooked shrimp, diced avocado, and extra lime juice if desired.
- 5. Add toppings: Customize with fresh cilantro, salsa, or jalapeños.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy immediately as individual tacos or family-style with chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg