Description
Easy Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw bring a burst of flavor and vibrant textures to your table. These delicious tacos feature succulent shrimp paired with crunchy cabbage slaw, all wrapped in soft tortillas and finished with a zesty lime kick. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your tastes. Enjoy the taste of summer any day of the year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate while preparing the slaw.
- In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage with lime juice and cilantro; set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering cooked shrimp, cabbage slaw, and a dollop of sour cream or sauce mixed with hot sauce.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime juice on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg