Shrimp tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
203 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Shrimp tacos
Description
This recipe for Shrimp tacos begins by tossing peeled and deveined shrimp with a blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and lime zest. The mixture marinates briefly while the skillet heats. The shrimp are cooked quickly on high heat for about a minute per side, enough to reach just cooked through without overcooking, preserving tenderness.
The cooked shrimp are served on double-layered corn tortillas, which help hold the filling together. Finely shredded green cabbage provides a fresh crunch contrasting the warm, spiced shrimp. Sour cream adds creaminess and balances the spices. Lime wedges are served alongside to add extra citrus as desired.
These tacos are suitable for a casual meal with a balanced mix of spice, citrus, and crunch from the cabbage. The quick cooking process keeps the shrimp tender and the tortillas pliable for easy eating.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Shrimp , peeled and deveined (21-25 count)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lime , juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 16 corn tortillas small
- 1 cup green cabbage , finely shredded
- lime wedges
- sour cream
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, lime juice and lime zest then add it to a large skillet with the vegetable oil on high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 1 minute on each side until just cooked through and serve on double corn tortillas with cabbage and sour cream and lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 381mg | 127% |
| Sodium | 1383mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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