Description
Spicy shrimp tacos with slaw offer a vibrant explosion of flavors that will transform your mealtime into a festive occasion. This dish features tender shrimp marinated in zesty spices, grilled to perfection and paired with a crunchy cabbage slaw, creating a delightful balance of heat and freshness. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night at home, these tacos are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp by mixing olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, and chili powder in a bowl. Add shrimp and coat well.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté marinated shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage with lime juice and salt to prepare the slaw.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave for about 20 seconds until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp on tortillas, topping with slaw, avocado slices, and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg