Description
Savory shrimp seasoned with spices, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings and optional sauces, making a vibrant and delicious dish ideal for casual meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 lime (optional for juice)
- 8 to 12 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 1 to 2 cups shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1 to 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- fresh cilantro leaves
- lime wedges (for serving)
- sour cream or crema (optional)
- salsa or pico de gallo (optional)
- hot sauce (optional)
- cotija or feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and optionally squeeze lime juice over shrimp.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet, on the grill, or in the oven until soft and slightly charred.
- Assemble tacos by placing lettuce or cabbage on each tortilla, then add shrimp, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce as desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg