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Shrimp Tacos
This shrimp taco recipe features juicy, seasoned shrimp paired with crisp cilantro slaw, wrapped up in warm tortillas for a fresh and zesty meal.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp shelled & deveined, tails removed
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet, or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice about ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas, 6-inch
Cilantro Slaw
- 1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
- ¼ cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice optional
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- For the slaw, in a medium bowl mix green and purple cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, and cumin. Season with salt to taste and refrigerate.
- In a separate bowl, combine shrimp with taco seasoning, lime juice, and garlic powder.
- In a pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Using tongs, cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until they're pink and cooked through.
- Warm the corn tortillas over an open flame or follow package instructions.
- Fill each warm tortilla with slaw and cooked shrimp, adding any other desired toppings.
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Notes
- Cook the shrimp just until they turn pink. Once cooked, remove them from the pan promptly to avoid overcooking.
- Spice things up by adding some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the slaw for an extra kick.
- The cilantro slaw can be made 24 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors blend beautifully overnight.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store shrimp separately from tortillas and toppings to keep things fresh.
Nutrition Information
Calories
381
(19%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
465mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.