Description
Experience a burst of flavor with Spicy Shrimp Tacos, where succulent shrimp are coated in a zesty blend of spices and served on warm tortillas. Topped with crunchy cabbage slaw and fresh cilantro, these tacos bring the fiesta right to your dining table. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any night that needs a little excitement, they promise to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by thawing if frozen and patting dry. Gather all ingredients.
- In a bowl, mix cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for the spice blend.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with spice mix, and cook for about 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave briefly.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shrimp, topping with cabbage slaw and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg