Description
Zesty shrimp tacos bring Mexican street food magic right to your kitchen. Crisp tortillas cradle succulent spiced shrimp, fresh slaw, and creamy sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Produce and Garnish:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 limes, juiced
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Gently defrost frozen shrimp under cool running water, then thoroughly pat completely dry with paper towels to ensure crisp searing.
- Create a vibrant marinade by combining zesty chili powder, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and tangy lime juice, then delicately coat each shrimp piece.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat, adding a thin layer of olive oil for optimal flavor and even cooking.
- Carefully introduce marinated shrimp to the hot skillet, allowing them to sizzle and transform into a beautiful pink color with slightly crispy edges, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- While shrimp cook, warm corn tortillas in a separate skillet or directly on a gas flame for enhanced texture and authentic flavor.
- Construct tacos by layering tender, spiced shrimp into warm tortillas, then generously crown with crisp, shredded cabbage for refreshing crunch.
- Finish each taco with a dollop of creamy sour cream and garnish with additional lime wedges for guests to squeeze fresh citrus over their meal.
- Serve immediately to preserve the perfect temperature and texture of the shrimp and tortillas.
Notes
- Quickly pat shrimp dry to ensure a crispy exterior and prevent steaming during cooking.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder for personalized heat intensity.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option or lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich topping that adds tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg