Description
Shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp, crunchy slaw, and warm tortillas for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos are quick to prepare and sure to impress your friends and family. Each bite bursts with freshness, making them an instant favorite at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups green or purple cabbage, shredded
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season the shrimp with this spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage with lime juice, salt, and cilantro.
- Warm tortillas in a hot skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by layering sautéed shrimp on each tortilla followed by cabbage slaw and avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 150mg