Description
Shrimp tacos are a delightful and fresh meal, perfect for any gathering or quick weeknight dinner. Bursting with flavor, these tacos feature juicy shrimp seasoned to perfection, crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and a zesty homemade sauce wrapped in warm tortillas. In just 30 minutes, you can create a vibrant dish that’s not only satisfying but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family night, these shrimp tacos are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or 5 tbsp sour cream + 3 tbsp mayonnaise)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ small cabbage, shredded
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Oregano
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Cotija cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the taco sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt (or sour cream and mayo), lime juice, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Season the shrimp with spices and olive oil. Cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side or until pink and fully cooked.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave as desired.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with cabbage, avocado slices, cooked shrimp, taco sauce, cilantro, and Cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg