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Shrimp Taco Recipe

Shrimp Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of the beach to your kitchen. With perfectly seasoned shrimp nestled in soft corn tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage slaw and a zesty chipotle sauce, these tacos make a delightful meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each bite is a burst of fresh flavors, making them irresistible for family dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage green and red mixed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chipotle sauce

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
  2. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil and taco seasoning; let marinate for about 15 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the marinated shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
  4. Meanwhile, warm tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. Assemble tacos by layering cabbage slaw and cooked shrimp on each tortilla. Drizzle with lime juice and top with cilantro.
  6. Mix sour cream (or yogurt) with chipotle sauce in a bowl; drizzle over assembled tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos (approx. 200g)Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

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