Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp tacos are a fast, vibrant weeknight favorite that pack smoky seasoned shrimp into warm tortillas with crunchy slaw and a creamy lime sauce. The shrimp cook in just minutes, so the whole family can sit down to a fresh, colorful meal without a long wait. Pile on your favorite toppings and let everyone build their own.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 500 g shrimp
- 8 tortillas
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 2 lime
- 1 tbsp chili powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss peeled and deveined shrimp with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and a squeeze of lime until evenly coated.
- Make a quick slaw by tossing shredded cabbage and carrot with a little lime juice and salt, then set it aside so it softens slightly.
- Stir together sour cream or yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt to make a tangy drizzling sauce, thinning with water if needed.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with a drizzle of oil until it shimmers, which signals it is hot enough to sear.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer without crowding and cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque and curl into a loose C shape.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or directly over a low flame for about 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with shrimp, top with slaw, drizzle with the lime sauce, and finish with avocado slices and fresh cilantro before serving.
💡 Chef's tip
Do not crowd the pan when searing the shrimp, because a packed pan traps steam and leaves them rubbery instead of giving them that quick caramelized char.
Cooking the shrimp in a screaming-hot pan for just 90 seconds a side gives a light char while keeping them juicy - the most common mistake is overcooking them to rubber.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Carbs: 34 g
- Fat: 9 g
