Description
These flavorful shrimp tacos are seasoned, pan-seared, and topped with a zesty slaw and creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce to create the sauce.
- In another bowl, toss shredded cabbage with chopped cilantro and a spoonful of the prepared sauce.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing a spoonful of slaw on each tortilla, topping with shrimp, and drizzling with sauce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked shrimp to save time—just heat through with the seasonings.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add sliced avocado or diced tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 145mg