Description
Craving quick Mexican magic? Zesty 20-minute shrimp tacos bring coastal flavor to weeknight dinners with crisp slaw and spicy shrimp that dance between tortilla edges. Grab fresh ingredients and watch dinner become an effortless fiesta you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
Fresh Toppings and Sauce:
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Juice of 2 limes
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine shrimp with olive oil and spices, allowing flavors to infuse for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Slice cabbage into delicate, thin strands while preparing fresh pico de gallo with ripe tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for cooking shrimp.
- Sear marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, ensuring they turn pink and develop a light golden exterior.
- Simultaneously warm tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave for 20-30 seconds until soft and pliable.
- Layer tortillas with perfectly cooked shrimp, distributing them evenly across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cabbage over the shrimp for added crunch and texture.
- Garnish with vibrant pico de gallo, allowing the fresh ingredients to complement the seasoned shrimp.
- Finish by drizzling a zesty sauce over the tacos, enhancing the overall flavor profile and presentation.
Notes
- Boost flavor by adding a splash of lime juice to the shrimp marinade for extra zesty brightness.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne or chili powder in the spice mix to suit personal spice preferences.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular tortillas with corn tortillas or large lettuce leaves as a low-carb alternative.
- Keep shrimp tender by avoiding overcooking; they’re done when they turn opaque and curl slightly, typically within 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg