Description
Shrimp tacos are a flavorful and fresh dish featuring seasoned shrimp, topped with crisp veggies, and served in a soft tortilla, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
- To assemble, place a few shrimp on each tortilla, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with sour cream and optional sriracha sauce for a little heat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add avocado slices or guacamole for extra creaminess.
- For a lighter version, skip the sour cream and use a yogurt-based sauce.
- You can use flour tortillas instead of corn if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 140mg