Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Easy Shrimp Tacos, a dish that brings the spirit of Mexico to your dinner table! Ready in just 30 minutes, these tacos feature tender shrimp marinated in a delightful blend of spices and lime juice, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they are not only quick to prepare but also packed with freshness and flavor. Customize your tacos with various toppings like avocado, cilantro, and zesty sauces to suit your taste. Enjoy this versatile dish as a light dinner or at your next festive gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds raw frozen shrimp
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 soft shell corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp according to package instructions. In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and lime juice. Add thawed shrimp and toss to coat.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for about 3 minutes on each side until pink.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream, cilantro leaves, lime juice, and salt until creamy.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Spread sauce on each tortilla; add cooked shrimp and top with shredded cabbage and sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg