Easy spicy shrimp tacos

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    239 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Easy spicy shrimp tacos

Easy spicy shrimp tacos with fresh avocado and sour cream sauce is the perfect fast dinner recipe and great for feeding a crowd.

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Ingredients

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For the spicy shrimp

  • 500 g / 1lb Shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice or lemon juice
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp chili flakes or red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp cumin ground
  • ½ tsp salt

For the shrimp tacos

  • flour tortillas heated, or corn tortillas
  • cabbage shredded
  • avocado sliced
  • cilantro or coriander
  • Chili pepper sliced

For the sour cream taco sauce

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup cilantro finely chopped, or coriander
  • 1 garlic crushed, clove
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the oil, lemon/lime juice and spices. Mix well to coat the shrimp in the spices and set aside.
  2. Make the taco sauce by combining all the ingredients.
  3. Cook the shrimp in a large, hot pan or griddle pan for 1-2 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
  4. Assemble the tacos by topping warmed tortillas with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, spicy shrimp and sour cream sauce. Finish with fresh coriander/cilantro and finely sliced chillies.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 335mg (112%) Sodium 1308mg (55%) Potassium 222mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 5.9mg (7%) Calcium 270mg (27%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 239kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 335mg 112%
Sodium 1308mg 55%
Potassium 222mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7%
Calcium 270mg 27%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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