Description
Elevate your dining experience with these easy Shrimp Tacos, a vibrant and flavorful dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, each taco is packed with juicy, seasoned shrimp and topped with a delightful slaw and zesty cilantro lime crema. With customizable toppings like avocado, cheese, and jalapeños, these tacos allow everyone to create their perfect bite. Enjoy the fresh flavors of summer and impress your friends and family with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- Cilantro lime crema (Mexican Crema or sour cream)
- Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, diced red onion, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil once hot.
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and add to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing slaw on each tortilla, topping with shrimp and your choice of additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg