Description
Shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw are a fresh and vibrant dish that combines succulent shrimp, crunchy slaw, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
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For the Tacos:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups green or purple cabbage, finely shredded
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Shrimp:
- – Thaw frozen shrimp if needed. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- – In a bowl, combine shrimp with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate while you prep the slaw.
- 2. Sauté the Shrimp:
- – Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a splash of oil.
- – Add seasoned shrimp and cook for about 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- 3. Make the Slaw:
- – In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat.
- 4. Warm the Tortillas:
- – Warm tortillas in a pan or over an open flame until pliable.
- 5. Assemble Your Tacos:
- – Layer warm tortillas with cabbage slaw first, followed by sautéed shrimp and avocado slices.
- 6. Dress It Up:
- – Drizzle sour cream or Greek yogurt on top and add hot sauce according to your spice preference.
- 7. Serve:
- – Enjoy your delicious tacos garnished 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 (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg