Description
Savor the flavors of these easy Shrimp Tacos, perfect for any night of the week! With tender shrimp seasoned to perfection and complemented by fresh toppings, this dish is quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes. The creamy sauce adds a delightful twist, making it a favorite among seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp (medium or large), peeled and deveined
- 8 small white corn tortillas or hard taco shells
- 1/2 small purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz Cotija cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Toast tortillas on an open flame or skillet until lightly charred.
- Prepare toppings: shred cabbage, dice avocado and onion, chop cilantro.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp and desired toppings on toasted tortillas and drizzling with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 170mg