Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of these shrimp tacos, ready in just 30 minutes! This delightful dish combines juicy, seasoned shrimp with a creamy, zesty sauce and fresh toppings to create a perfect meal for busy weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, making these tacos an irresistible choice for seafood lovers. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a unique twist that suits your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream and mayonnaise mix)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ small red or green cabbage, shredded
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Make the taco sauce by whisking together yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Adjust thickness with water if necessary; refrigerate.
- Season shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook seasoned shrimp in olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos with cabbage, avocado slices, cooked shrimp, sauce drizzle, cilantro, and Cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg