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Quick Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Quick Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Quick Shrimp Tacos are a flavorful and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. The combination of tender shrimp, crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and zesty lime crema is sure to delight your taste buds!


Ingredients

Shrimp:

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined;

Seasoning:

1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper;

Tacos:

8 small corn tortillas;

Toppings:

1 cup shredded red cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 avocado sliced, 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese;

Lime Crema:

1/2 cup sour cream, juice of 1 lime


Instructions

  1. Prepare Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil and seasonings. Cook in a skillet until pink and cooked through.
  2. Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas until pliable.
  3. Make Lime Crema: Mix sour cream and lime juice.
  4. Assemble Tacos: Layer shrimp on tortillas and top with cabbage, cilantro, onion, avocado, cotija cheese, and lime crema. Serve.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
  • You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for the crema.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 365
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg