Description
Delicious shrimp tacos topped with fresh slaw, avocado, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced (divided)
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1½ cups shredded cabbage
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup pickled red onions (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with taco seasoning, olive oil, and juice from half a lime.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream, remaining lime juice, and garlic powder to create a crema.
- In a separate bowl, toss shredded cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt for the slaw. Let sit.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- To assemble each taco, layer slaw, shrimp, avocado slices, and drizzle with crema. Top with cilantro and pickled onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the toppings based on personal preferences.
- For added heat, include sliced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg