Description
Indulge in these vibrant shrimp tacos, perfect for any occasion—be it a casual family dinner or a lively gathering. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these mouthwatering tacos filled with juicy shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and a creamy zesty sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. The colorful ingredients not only create a feast for the eyes but also promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch, making them a delightful option that caters to everyone’s palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ small red or green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- ½ cup plain (2% or full-fat) Greek yogurt (or 5 tablespoons sour cream plus 3 tablespoons mayonnaise)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch of salt
- water (as needed to thin sauce)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Season the shrimp: Toss shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Assemble the tacos: Warm tortillas and layer with shredded cabbage, cooked shrimp, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and drizzle with sauce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg