Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp tacos are a delicious, vibrant dish that brings the flavors of the coast to your table. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas, these tacos feature juicy shrimp sautéed with aromatic spices, topped with crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this recipe is customizable and sure to impress your family and friends. With every bite bursting with flavor and freshness, you’ll find yourself transported to a sunny beach day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Coastal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; toss shrimp until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté shrimp for about 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add garlic and onion during the last minute of cooking; sauté until fragrant.
- Warm tortillas in aluminum foil in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble tacos with shrimp, cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 155mg