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Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Author: Evelyn Petrie
Quick and delicious shrimp tacos topped with crunchy slaw and zesty sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 9 pieces Corn tortillas
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
  • 14 ounces Coleslaw (or 3 cups shredded cabbage)
  • ½ bunch Cilantro, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Plain yogurt (2%+ fat)
  • ¼ cup Mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon Taco seasoning for sauce
  • 1 pinch Cayenne
  • To taste Ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, add the raw shrimp, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Stir everything well to coat the shrimp with the spices, then set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the plain yogurt, mayo, lime juice, taco seasoning, cayenne, and black pepper. Stir until fully blended and smooth, then set aside.
  • Preheat a large ceramic non-stick skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, flipping halfway through. Ensure they are cooked through with no gray showing.
  • In a separate large bowl, mix coleslaw, chopped cilantro, and salt. Add almost all of the prepared sauce, reserving a little for drizzling later. Stir gently to mix.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet and warm each corn tortilla for about 10 seconds per side until soft.
  • Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with 3-4 shrimp, topping with slaw mixture, and drizzling reserved sauce on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Allow slaw to sit for a few minutes to enhance flavor as salt draws out moisture.
  • Customize toppings as desired for each taco.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Shrimp Tacos
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