5 from 3 votes
Shrimp Tacos
These shrimp tacos are made with juicy plump shrimp, seasoned with a bit of spice. The cooked shrimp is then wrapped in warm flour tortillas and piled high with homemade slaw and a fantastic shrimp taco dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
265 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Slaw
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise real
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 whole scallions chopped, white and light green parts
- 2/3 cup red onion sliced thin
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, optional
- 14 oz cabbage or coleslaw mix, 1 pre-shredded bag, shredded
- flour tortillas
Instructions
- Start by blotting shrimp with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Cook half of the shrimp (about 1 pound) until opaque and bright pink, about 90 seconds per side. Remove from pan into a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Add the other tablespoon of oil to the pan and repeat the process with remaining pound of shrimp. Set aside.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk mayonnaise together with cumin, chili powder, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, add chopped scallions, red onion, cilantro and shredded cabbage. Toss together with dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings. The longer this sits the more delicious is becomes!
- To assemble tacos, add slaw and warm shrimp to soft flour tortillas. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
151mg
(50%)
Sodium
780mg
(33%)
Potassium
271mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
463IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 780mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 463IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.