Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp tacos recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or easy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) raw shrimp, deveined
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for topping
- Diced avocado, for topping
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Optional: cabbage slaw, for crunch
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sprinkle with taco seasoning; toss to coat.
- Sauté the shrimp for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and pink.
- While the shrimp are cooking, heat corn tortillas in a separate pan for about 30 seconds on each side.
- On each tortilla, layer the cooked shrimp and your choice of toppings.
- Enjoy your shrimp tacos fresh, with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp for the best texture. Consider brushing tortillas with oil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg