Description
Delicious and flavorful shrimp tacos made with seasoned shrimp, fresh toppings, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce to make the creamy sauce.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp in each tortilla and topping with cabbage, cilantro, red onion, and avocado.
- Drizzle with the creamy sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked shrimp to save time, just reheat with the seasonings.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or extra hot sauce.
- These tacos pair well with a side of Mexican rice or black beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg