Description
Zesty Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw deliver a perfect Mexican-inspired culinary adventure that dances with fresh, bold flavors. Crisp tortillas cradle succulent shrimp and tangy slaw, promising you a delightful escape to coastal cuisine in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Taco Components:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Thoroughly coat shrimp in the seasoning mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly seasoned.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat for approximately 2 minutes. Carefully place seasoned shrimp in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform to a vibrant pink color and appear opaque throughout.
- Create a crisp slaw by combining shredded green and red cabbage with freshly chopped cilantro and diced avocado. Gently toss ingredients to distribute flavors and textures evenly.
- Whip up a tangy sauce by blending sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side or microwave for 15-20 seconds until soft and flexible.
- Assemble tacos by layering warm tortillas with cooked shrimp, top with cabbage slaw, and generously drizzle the creamy sauce over the filling.
- Garnish with fresh lime wedges and serve immediately. Squeeze lime juice over tacos just before enjoying to enhance the vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Swap seafood for plant-based alternatives like grilled tofu or jackfruit to create vegan-friendly tacos that maintain the same zesty flavor profile.
- Reduce heat sensitivity by adjusting spice levels through halving chili powder or using mild paprika for a gentler seasoning experience.
- Elevate meal prep efficiency by marinating shrimp overnight, allowing deeper flavor penetration and saving cooking time during meal preparation.
- Control carbohydrate intake by replacing traditional tortillas with large lettuce leaves for a low-carb, gluten-free taco wrap option that’s equally delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg