5.0 from 15 votes
Shrimp Tacos
This shrimp tacos recipe is a quick weeknight meal with juicy seasoned shrimp and a deliciously refreshing jalapeño lime slaw! These tacos are so fresh and flavorful.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked (31-40/pound size) shrimp thawed & peeled, tails removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt & pepper to taste
For the slaw:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups finely shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/3 cup chopped red onions or to taste
- 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped finely
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
For serving:
- 8 medium corn tortillas
- 1 large avocado chopped/sliced
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep your shrimp. If they're frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed.
- Meanwhile, add the slaw dressing ingredients (mayo, sour cream, lime juice, salt) to a fairly large prep bowl and mix together until smooth, then add in the shredded cabbage, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro. Toss until coated. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Add the olive oil and shrimp to a skillet and sprinkle with the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and some salt & pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, flipping/stirring them occasionally (about 5 minutes).
- Serve with warmed tortillas, slaw, and avocado.
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Notes
- This recipe will make about 8 tacos with your typical medium-size corn tortillas, but it depends on how much you top them. If you’re using the mini “street size” corn tortillas, you'll be able to make more.
Nutrition Information
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
190mg
(8%)
Potassium
272mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
387IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 387IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.