Description

These Mouthwatering Shrimp Tacos are a quick and flavorful seafood dinner, perfect for weeknights or gatherings. Packed with spiced shrimp, tangy slaw, and creamy lime sauce, this easy taco recipe is a must-try for taco night. Ideal for seafood lovers, taco fans, and summer meals.

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

8 corn tortillas

2 cups shredded cabbage

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

2 tsp hot sauce

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

1. Toss shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and olive oil. Let marinate.

2. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce to make the sauce.

3. Combine cabbage with a pinch of salt and lime juice for the slaw.

4. Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until just cooked.

5. Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or gas flame until soft and slightly charred.

6. Assemble tacos with slaw, shrimp, sauce, cilantro, and extra lime wedges.

Notes

Use raw shrimp for best texture and flavor.

Don’t overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery quickly.

Tortillas are best slightly charred for added flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 310
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 150mg