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Baja Shrimp Tacos
Make these Baja Shrimp Tacos and you’ll bring a fresh coastal vibe to every bite! Season up your shrimp with Baja spices, and top with fresh and crisp coleslaw, then wrap in a warm tortilla.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 193 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the slaw
- 2 cups cabbage shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped fresh
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
For the shrimp
- 1 pound small shrimp (peeled and deveined and dried with a paper towel
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
For the tacos
- 8 corn or flour tortillas 4 inch aka street taco size
Optional toppings
- sour cream
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
- Crumbled queso fresco
- hot sauce
Instructions
Make the slaw
- Add the shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, salt and lime juice to a medium sized bowl.
- Toss together, making sure everything is coated well, set aside.
Cup of Yum
Season the shrimp
- Add the shrimp to a bowl and sprinkle with the seasonings. Toss gently to combine.
Cook the shrimp
- Heat the oil in a skillet, over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes on each side until they are a light pink color and fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook!
- Remove the shrimp and set aside.
Heat the tortillas
- In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat and place a tortilla in the oil until softened and a little crispy (about 30 seconds per side). Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
- Repeat for all tortillas.
Assemble
- Place 6-10 cooked shrimp in each tortilla, and 1-2 tablespoons of the slaw.
- Serve with the optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
686mg
(29%)
Potassium
161mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.