Description
Spicy shrimp tacos are a quick and flavorful meal. They combine juicy shrimp with a spicy kick and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos with shrimp, cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, and a drizzle of sour cream.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by reducing cayenne pepper.
- Use flour tortillas if preferred.
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg