Description
Shrimp tacos that bring the beach home are a vibrant and flavorful dish, perfect for any occasion. Bursting with tender shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and zesty lime wrapped in soft tortillas, these tacos provide a delightful escape to sunny shores. Quick to prepare and refreshingly delicious, they transform your taco night into a mini-vacation. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner, this recipe delivers beach vibes straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp if frozen, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with cumin and chili powder; let marinate while preparing other ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in another pan until pliable but not crispy.
- Assemble tacos by layering cabbage, shrimp, avocado, and lime juice in each tortilla.
- Serve immediately with sour cream or Greek yogurt on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: - Marinate shrimp in lime juice for 30 minutes before cooking for extra flavor.- Customize toppings with fresh cilantro, mango salsa, or pickled onions for added zest.
