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Shrimp Tacos with Slaw

Shrimp Tacos are piled high with tasty, plump shrimp, homemade slaw and tangy cilantro avocado sauce layered in warm flour tortillas. A healthy, easy summer dinner or the perfect party food!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Tacos
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 6 corn tortillas soft
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese (or feta)
OREGANO LIME SLAW:
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
CILANTRO AVOCADO SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced
  • pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
SHRIMP:
  • 1 pound Shrimp (20 to 25 shrimp)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. In a small fry pan, heat the corn tortillas in a little bit of oil and lightly salt.
OREGANO LIME SLAW:
  1. Toss all ingrendients together and season with a pinch of salt.
CILANTRO AVOCADO SAUCE:
  1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a blender.
SHRIMP:
  1. Peel shrimp, pat it dry, season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Heat oil over medium high heat and add shrimp. Cook until shrimp are curled and pink.
  2. Layer the shrimp, cabbage, and sauce in a warm corn tortilla. Top with a little cotija (or feta) cheese.

Notes

  • Make sure to rinse the shrimp well before cooking. Place them in a colander or strainer, and wash thoroughly with cold water. Toss out any shrimp that look slimy, discolored or smell overly fishy.
  • Make sure to rinse the shrimp well before cooking. Place them in a colander or strainer, and wash thoroughly with cold water. Toss out any shrimp that look slimy, discolored or smell overly fishy.
  • If you're using frozen shrimp. run them under cool water to thaw. Don't use hot water!
  • The key to not over cooking is to remove them from the heat right when they turn pink, with no brown or grey spots. 
  • Perfectly cooked shrimp curls into a loose "C" shape. You'll know they're overcooked if they curl into a tight "C". Overcooked shrimp can become too tough or chewy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 209mg (70%) Sodium 864mg (36%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Vitamin C 20.2mg (22%) Calcium 216mg (22%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 209mg 70%
Sodium 864mg 36%
Potassium 267mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 22%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

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