Description
Shrimp tacos are a delightful fusion of fresh, juicy shrimp and vibrant toppings, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family meals, these tacos offer an explosion of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. With a quick prep time and customizable ingredients, they cater to every palate while delivering a satisfying meal in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, chipotle powder, and lime juice until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Lightly toast corn tortillas in another pan for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.
- Assemble tacos by placing sautéed shrimp on tortillas, topping with cabbage and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with the chipotle sauce and serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 125mg