Description
If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful meal, these shrimp tacos are the answer. Packed with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, they are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual family dinner or a lively taco night with friends. The combination of succulent shrimp, crunchy cabbage, creamy sauce, and ripe avocado creates a delicious balance that will satisfy your taste buds. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up these delightful tacos that are as nutritious as they are tasty. Customize them with your favorite toppings to make them truly your own!
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)
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook shrimp in the hot skillet for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Assemble by placing shredded cabbage on each tortilla followed by cooked shrimp and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with prepared sauce and top with cilantro and Cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg