Description
These Shrimp Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Juicy shrimp are seasoned with chili powder, then grilled to perfection and served in warm tortillas with crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a tangy lime-infused sour cream.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Shrimp Tacos:
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp: Under cold water and pat dry.
- Marinate shrimp: Toss shrimp with chili powder, salt, and pepper; let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Prepare tortillas: Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave until soft.
- Assemble tacos: Add cabbage, shrimp, avocado slices, cilantro, and a drizzle of lime-infused sour cream onto tortillas.
- Serve: Immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Shrimp Tacos, Taco Recipe, Easy Tacos, Mexican Tacos
