Description
Indulge in a burst of flavor with this quick and easy 15 Minute Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, these tacos feature succulent shrimp seasoned to perfection, fresh crunchy slaw, and warm corn tortillas—all ready in just 15 minutes! Ideal for casual gatherings or a satisfying family dinner, this delightful dish is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Add your favorite toppings like avocado or jalapeños for an extra kick, and enjoy a nutritious meal that’s both fun to assemble and eat. Don’t miss out on this vibrant seafood delight that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 14 ounces bag of coleslaw (or 3 cups shredded cabbage)
- 1/2 small bunch cilantro (finely chopped)
- Avocado oil (for frying)
- 9 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (2%+ fat)
- 1/4 cup mayo (I use avocado oil mayo)
- 1 lime (juice of)
- 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch cayenne
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with taco seasoning and garlic powder; set aside.
- For the sauce, mix yogurt, lime juice, remaining taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over high heat; cook shrimp until pink on both sides.
- Mix coleslaw with chopped cilantro and most of the sauce.
- Warm tortillas in the skillet for about 10 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shrimp and slaw mixture; drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg