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Perfect Shrimp Tacos

Perfect Shrimp Tacos: Elevate Your Dinner Game Tonight

Enjoy Perfect Shrimp Tacos, a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner option that impresses with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Marinade
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For Assembly
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 piece Red Onion sliced
  • 1 piece Avocado sliced or guacamole
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt or non-dairy alternatives
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice fresh if available
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Lime Wedges

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Grill
  • Air fryer
  • Pot
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Choose Your Cooking Method: Decide if you will skillet-sear, grill, air-fry, or boil the shrimp.
  4. Cook the Shrimp: Skillet method: cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side. Grill: 2-3 minutes per side. Air-fry: cook for 6-8 minutes. Boil: for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Warm the Tortillas: Heat corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
  6. Assemble the Tacos: On each tortilla, add cooked shrimp, shredded cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and red onion. Top with sour cream and lime juice.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Arrange tacos on a platter with lime wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These tacos are perfect for a quick meal and can be customized with different toppings as desired.

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