Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of these delightful shrimp tacos, perfect for any occasion from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up tender shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and a zesty sauce wrapped in warm tortillas. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite toppings, making it a hit for family meals or entertaining friends. Enjoy a healthy, protein-packed meal that bursts with flavor and is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ small red or green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in another bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by layering shredded cabbage on each tortilla followed by cooked shrimp. Top with avocado slices, cilantro, crumbled cheese, and drizzle with spicy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 135mg