Description
Fast and flavorful shrimp tacos with fresh toppings, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp on the tortillas and top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry for better sear. Heat the pan well and flip shrimp only once to avoid overcooking. Serve warm with additional toppings like avocado or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg