Description
Shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw are a delicious celebration of flavors, perfect for taco night or casual gatherings. With tender shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and zesty lime wrapped in warm tortillas, each bite is a fiesta for your taste buds. This quick and vibrant dish is not only easy to make but also visually appealing, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage with lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Place cooked shrimp on each tortilla topped with cabbage slaw and avocado slices. Add sour cream if desired.
- Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy fresh!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg