Description
Shrimp tacos are a delightful and vibrant dish that transports you to sun-soaked beaches with every bite. Bursting with fresh flavors from zesty lime, creamy avocado, and aromatic cilantro, these easy shrimp tacos are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. With minimal prep time and versatile toppings, they are sure to please family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tbsp)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp if frozen, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- While shrimp cooks, warm tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing cooked shrimp in tortillas and topping with avocado slices, shredded cabbage, and additional cilantro.
- Drizzle with extra lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the shrimp for up to 30 minutes before cooking. Swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option. Add jalapeños or spicy salsa for an extra kick.