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Mouthwatering Shrimp Tacos

Mouthwatering Shrimp Tacos You’ll Crave Every Weeknight

These mouthwatering shrimp tacos are a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, ideal for quick and easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 pound shrimp Fresh or frozen, peeled, and deveined; thaw properly before cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with vegetable oil if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for spice level preference.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic Freshly minced.
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas Can use flour tortillas for a gluten option.
For the Creamy Lime Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be a healthier substitute.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Light mayonnaise or avocado mayo can be used as alternatives.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Fresh lime juice.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup purple cabbage Shredded.
  • 1 small red onion Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese Crumbled; feta cheese works as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Chopped; can omit if desired.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep all fresh ingredients: shred cabbage, slice avocado, chop red onion and cilantro, and crumble feta cheese. Cut lime into wedges.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth to create creamy lime sauce.
  3. Pat shrimp dry and toss with salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, paprika, and garlic. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and warm tortillas for 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
  5. In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and curled, about 4-5 minutes total.
  6. Assemble tacos: place shrimp on tortillas, top with cabbage, avocado, onion, cotija, and drizzle with sauce.
  7. Serve tacos with lime wedges for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These tacos can be customized with different proteins and toppings as desired. Ensure shrimp are dry for the best sear and prevent overcooking.

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