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Shrimp Tacos

I will show you how to make shrimp tacos that will become one of your go-to quick and easy dinners. Simple, delicious and fast!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword shrimp tacos, shrimp tacos recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5 to 6 tacos
Calories 257 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

For the shrimp

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil - divided
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic - peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pound shrimp - peeled and deveined

For the cabbage slaw

  • 1.5 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons avocado mayo
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the tacos

  • 5-6 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas
  • Fresh chopped cilantro
  • Lime
  • 1 avocado - peeled and sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium size bowl combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper and cilantro. Add the shrimp and toss it in the sauce. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix up the coleslaw by combining all slaw ingredients in a large bowl and mix it all together. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet to medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the shrimp to the pan and toss and cook it for 2-3 minutes per side, until it is pink and tender. Then remove the pan from the heat.
  4. To build the tacos, add some slaw to a tortilla, top with a few pieces of the cooked shrimp, avocado slices, a squeeze of lime and a garnish of fresh chopped cilantro.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 503mg22%
Potassium 290mg8%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 216IU4%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.