Description
These Shrimp Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner or a fun taco night. Juicy shrimp marinated in flavorful spices, paired with a crunchy cabbage slaw, all wrapped in warm tortillas – it’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lime
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
For the Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- diced avocado
- chopped cilantro
- sliced jalapeños
- crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the slaw.
- Prepare the Slaw: Mix the shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place slaw in the center of each tortilla, top with cooked shrimp, and add desired toppings. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the shrimp instead of pan-searing.
- Add hot sauce or chipotle mayo for heat.
- You can prep the slaw and marinate the shrimp ahead of time for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
