Description
Savor succulent shrimp tucked into warm corn tortillas with a vibrant lime sauce, fresh cilantro, and crisp cabbage. This quick weeknight meal bursts with coastal-inspired flavors—bright, zesty, and refreshing. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until fully coated.
- Cook shrimp in a heated skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Whisk lime juice, honey (if using), salt, and cilantro to make the zesty lime sauce. Refrigerate until ready.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or oven.
- Layer tortillas with cabbage, shrimp, avocado, and sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro.
Notes
- Patt dry shrimp before seasoning for better sear.
- Marinate shrimp for 15+ minutes for deeper flavor.
- Use fresh lime juice for optimal brightness; avoid bottled.
- Optional toppings: diced radishes, sliced jalapeños, mint, or dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: approximately 350 kcal per serving
- Sugar: approx 4g
- Sodium: approx 200mg
- Fat: approx 15g
- Carbohydrates: approx 25g
- Protein: approx 20g
Keywords: Shrimp tacos, zesty lime sauce, corn tortillas, quick dinner, coastal flavors, gluten-free, Tex-Mex