Description
Dive into this delicious recipe for Easy Shrimp Tacos, combining flavorful Mediterranean Shrimp Tacos with hints of Cajun shrimp spices. Enjoy the authentic taste of Mexican Shrimp Tacos with a fresh Cilantro Shrimp Taco experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Avocado, sliced
- 8 6-inch tortillas
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by seasoning with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, then add the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp and add butter, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and cilantro to the pan. Stir until combined, then return shrimp for coating.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan. Layer with shrimp, cabbage slaw, avocado, and drizzle with Greek yogurt. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Lightly charring tortillas adds extra flavor.
- Overcooking shrimp can make them tough; ensure they remain juicy.
- Using fresh ingredients enhances the taste of this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Easy Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp Marinade For Tacos, Cilantro Shrimp Tacos, Taco Shrimp