Description

These Shrimp Tacos are quick, flavorful, and refreshing—perfect for a light dinner or taco night. Spiced shrimp are served with cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and lime-sour cream in warm tortillas.

Ingredients

1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 small corn or flour tortillas

2 cups shredded green cabbage

Juice of 2 limes

1 avocado, sliced

2 tsp chili powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Toss with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
Mix sour cream with lime juice to make the drizzle.
Assemble tacos: Add shredded cabbage, cooked shrimp, avocado slices, and cilantro to each tortilla. Drizzle with lime-infused sour cream.
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
Adjust spice level with extra chili or jalapeños.
Great with pickled onions or cotija cheese as toppings.
Cook shrimp just until pink to avoid overcooking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 10-minute marinate)
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 145mg