Description
Zesty Mexican shrimp tacos bring coastal flavor and fresh ingredients to your dinner table. Crisp tortillas embrace succulent spiced shrimp, delivering a perfect balance of tangy lime, creamy sauce, and vibrant toppings you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Taco Components and Garnishes:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing vessel, thoroughly coat shrimp with aromatic spice blend, ensuring each morsel is generously seasoned with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Activate a skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for seafood preparation. Sear shrimp approximately 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into vibrant pink hues and achieve translucent opaqueness.
- Simultaneously, gently heat tortillas in a separate pan, rotating each side for roughly 30 seconds to render them soft and malleable, preventing brittle textures.
- Construct flavor-packed tacos by carefully layering warm tortillas with expertly seasoned shrimp, crisp shredded cabbage, and creamy avocado slices.
- Elevate the culinary experience by delicately garnishing with fresh cilantro sprigs and accompanying with zesty lime wedges, allowing diners to personalize their taste profile with citrusy brightness.
Notes
- Swap out spices to match your flavor preferences, like using smoky paprika or zesty cayenne for extra kick.
- Choose medium-sized shrimp for best texture and even cooking, ensuring they’re quickly seared without becoming rubbery.
- Gluten-free option: Use corn tortillas instead of flour to make the dish celiac-friendly and add authentic Mexican flavor.
- Quickly pat shrimp dry before seasoning to help spices stick better and achieve a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg