Spicy Shrimp Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 tacos
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Calories
128 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Description
These tacos spotlight medium shrimp tossed in Cajun seasoning and quickly sautéed in olive oil until just pink and opaque. The shrimp's cooking time is brief, preserving tenderness and delivering a subtle spice from the Cajun blend. Warmed corn tortillas serve as the base, offering a soft texture that holds the fillings without overpowering.
Crisp shredded cabbage is added for crunch and freshness, contrasting the creamy Sriracha sauce drizzled on top. Fresh chopped cilantro provides a herbaceous note, while lime slices add a zesty finish when squeezed over the tacos before eating. The dish balances spicy, creamy, and crisp textures nicely.
To store, keep shrimp, cabbage, cilantro, and sauce refrigerated separately, and tortillas at room temperature. Assemble just before eating, reheating shrimp and tortillas gently if desired. This approach maintains freshness and texture in each component.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces Shrimp uncooked, peeled, deveined (see notes above, medium
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- 6 corn tortillas softened
- 2 cups cabbage shredded
- Sriracha sauce to taste, creamy
- cilantro chopped, to taste
- 2 lime sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. While the oil is heating, place the shrimp in a bowl and toss it with Cajun seasoning.
- When the oil is hot, add shrimp. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until shrimp is pink, opaque, and cooked through.
- Place shredded cabbage on tortillas and top with cooked shrimp, creamy Sriracha, and cilantro. Serve with sliced limes.
Notes
- Store shrimp, cabbage, cilantro, and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Keep corn tortillas at room temperature or in a cool place until ready to use.
- Assemble tacos just before serving for best texture.
- Reheat shrimp and tortillas gently in microwave or oven before assembling if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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