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Shrimp Tacos

These healthy shrimp tacos are easy and delicious! Made with sautéed or air fried shrimp served on a warm tortilla with a quick slaw and spicy sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 24 jumbo peeled and deveined shrimp (about 16 oz)
  • 2 cups green or red cabbage shredded ((buy it pre-shredded to save time))
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 tablespoon greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (like Tajin or Old Bay)
  • 1 small jalapeño (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or Louisiana style hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Drizzle shrimp with oil to coat and season shrimp with garlic and seasoning salt.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and hot sauce in a small bowl adding a few drops of water if needed to thin it out so you can drizzle; set aside or transfer to a squeeze bottle.
  3. To make the slaw combine the cabbage, onion, jalapeño, lime juice and cilantro in a large bowl ; cover and chill.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 360F. Cook the shrimp 5 to 6 minutes shaking the basket halfway until cooked through in the center. To make it on the skillet, cook on medium-high, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  5. Meanwhile char the tortillas on an open flame or skillet about 30 seconds and set aside.
  6. To Serve: Place 1/4 cup slaw on each tortilla, top each with 3 shrimp, then drizzle with spicy mayo, and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 28.5g (10%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 10.5g (16%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 149mg (50%) Sodium 975.5mg (41%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 3.5g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 28.5g 10%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 10.5g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 149mg 50%
Sodium 975.5mg 41%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 3.5g 7%

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