Description
Craving something bold, fresh, and irresistibly tasty? These *Mouthwatering Shrimp Tacos* are a quick and easy dinner recipe that bursts with vibrant flavor. Spicy seared shrimp, creamy avocado, zesty cabbage slaw, and a smoky chipotle crema all come together in a warm tortilla for the ultimate bite. Perfect for taco night, fast weeknight dinners, or even a healthy snack option, this dish is packed with lean protein, crisp veggies, and tangy toppings. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, food ideas for gatherings, or new breakfast-to-dinner transitions, these tacos will be a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil (for slaw)
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce or 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice (for crema)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for crema)
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup crumbled cotija or queso fresco
8 small corn tortillas
Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, drizzle shrimp with olive oil and add chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. In another bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss to coat and let rest.
3. Blend sour cream, chipotle pepper, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
4. Heat skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or tortilla warmer.
6. Assemble tacos: slaw, shrimp, avocado, crema, cheese. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Let the shrimp marinate in spices for maximum flavor before cooking.
Always pat shrimp dry to ensure a nice sear.
Toast the tortillas before filling to enhance their taste and prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp tacos, easy dinner, taco night, seafood recipe