Description
These Flavorful Shrimp Tacos are a quick and impressive meal made with juicy, spiced shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty lime slaw—all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, they offer a vibrant balance of texture and flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh or thawed shrimp (31–40 count), cleaned and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 garlic clove, minced
8 corn tortillas (or lettuce wraps for low-carb)
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 limes (juice + wedges)
1/2 cup Cotija cheese (optional)
For the Lime Slaw:
2 cups shredded green and purple cabbage
1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt to taste
Instructions
Make the lime slaw: In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Chill.
Season the shrimp: Toss with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic. Let marinate for 5–10 minutes.
Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp for 5–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until pink and curled.
Warm the tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
Assemble the tacos: Layer with avocado slices, lime slaw, cooked shrimp, cilantro, Cotija cheese (optional), and a squeeze of lime.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use flour tortillas if you prefer a softer wrap.
For spice, add pickled jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
Swap Cotija with feta or queso fresco if needed.
For extra flavor, grill shrimp on skewers instead of pan-searing.
Leftovers can be stored separately and repurposed as taco salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Tacos
- Method: Pan-Sautéed or Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: shrimp tacos, quick taco recipe, lime slaw, avocado shrimp tacos, healthy seafood tacos, gluten-free tacos, low-calorie dinner