Shrimp Tacos
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of these Shrimp Tacos, a delightful dish perfect for summer gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. In just 20 minutes, you can create a plateful of fresh and zesty tacos that combine succulent shrimp with a crisp slaw and creamy cilantro lime crema. Customize your tacos with toppings like avocado, cheese, and spicy jalapeños to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a taco night or enjoying a family meal, these shrimp tacos are sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 pounds shrimp (deveined)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Avocado or guacamole
- Cilantro lime crema
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage and diced red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Toss well.
- In another bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm corn tortillas. Assemble tacos by layering slaw, shrimp, and desired toppings such as cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, and jalapeños.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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