Shrimp Tacos
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of these Shrimp Tacos, a delightful combination of fresh ingredients and zesty sauces that make for a quick, satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos feature juicy shrimp seasoned to perfection, crisp cabbage for crunch, and creamy avocado for richness. Drizzled with a homemade yogurt-lime sauce that adds a tangy kick, each bite is an explosion of taste. Customize them with your favorite toppings to create a dish that’s uniquely yours. Easy to prepare and healthy too, these shrimp tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ small cabbage (shredded)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Spices: smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the yogurt-lime sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- In another bowl, coat the shrimp with a mixture of smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by layering shredded cabbage, cooked shrimp, sliced avocado, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and drizzling with yogurt-lime sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g total)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
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