Description
Shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. Juicy shrimp, seasoned to perfection, are nestled in soft tortillas and topped with a crunchy cabbage slaw that adds a refreshing crunch. A squeeze of zesty lime ties everything together, making each bite a fiesta of flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these tacos are easy to prepare and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups green or purple cabbage (shredded)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse shrimp and chop cabbage into thin strips.
- Season the shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Make the slaw: In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage with lime juice and chopped cilantro; toss gently.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in another skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Place a spoonful of slaw on each tortilla followed by cooked shrimp. Drizzle with extra lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg