Description
Shrimp tacos are a vibrant and delicious meal that brings the joy of coastal flavors to your kitchen. With succulent shrimp seasoned to perfection, creamy avocado, and crunchy cabbage all wrapped in soft corn tortillas, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, it invites endless customization to suit any palate. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delightful shrimp tacos!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and toss with chili powder, salt, and juice from one lime. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for about 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm corn tortillas in another pan for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos with cabbage as the base, followed by shrimp and avocado slices.
- Mix Greek yogurt with garlic powder and remaining lime juice; drizzle over tacos.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg