Description
Shrimp tacos are the ultimate weeknight meal, bringing together fresh flavors and vibrant toppings for a delicious dish that’s quick to prepare. This easy shrimp taco recipe features tender shrimp seasoned with spices, topped with crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and a zesty sauce that will excite your taste buds. Perfect for busy days or casual gatherings, these tacos are customizable to suit any preference. Enjoy them in corn tortillas or hard shells, with plenty of toppings to choose from. Your family will love this delightful seafood dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Olive oil
- Corn tortillas or hard taco shells
- Purple cabbage (shredded)
- Avocado (diced)
- Red onion (diced)
- Cotija cheese (grated)
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix shrimp with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, and olive oil until coated.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and sauté shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Toast tortillas over an open flame or in a skillet until lightly charred.
- Prepare toppings: shred cabbage, dice avocado and onion, and chop cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha for the sauce.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla and topping with cabbage, avocado, onion, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg