Shrimp Tacos
These shrimp tacos are a flavorful and satisfying dish that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner or weekend gathering. Featuring succulent shrimp, crisp veggies, and a zesty sauce all wrapped in warm tortillas, this recipe is designed for those who want to enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
- Water (as needed to thin the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ small red or green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Refrigerate.
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.
- Assemble tacos by placing shredded cabbage on each tortilla, top with shrimp, avocado slices, taco sauce, cilantro, and Cotija cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (220g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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