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Easy Shrimp Tacos

Easy Shrimp Tacos That Make Dinner a Flavorful Fiesta

Enjoy Easy Shrimp Tacos for a delightful dinner that brings the flavors of Mexico to your home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb large wild shrimp thawed and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil can substitute avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper adjust to taste
For the Tacos
  • 4 pieces flour tortillas or low-carb tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced; use red or orange
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped for garnish
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed is best

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine dry seasonings with olive oil and toss shrimp until evenly coated.
  3. Spread shrimp on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes until pink and curled.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease. Grill tortillas for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  5. Assemble tacos by layering cabbage, bell pepper, shrimp, avocado, and cilantro in tortillas.
  6. Whisk together sour cream, hot sauce, and lime juice in a bowl for the sauce.
  7. Drizzle sauce over tacos and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate shrimp for 15-30 minutes for extra flavor. Use low-carb tortillas for a healthier option.

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