Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp tacos are a delightful and vibrant dish that brings together succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zesty yogurt-lime sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will wow your taste buds with its explosion of flavors and textures. With just 29 minutes from preparation to plate, these tacos feature crisp cabbage for crunch and fresh cilantro for brightness. Customize your toppings to suit your preferences and enjoy a satisfying meal that’s not only delicious but also healthy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ small red or green cabbage (shredded)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Spices: smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Make the taco sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a nonstick skillet with olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos starting with shredded cabbage, followed by avocado slices and shrimp. Drizzle with sauce and top with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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