Description
Shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly combines succulent shrimp, crunchy slaw, and soft tortillas. Each bite delivers an explosion of taste, making these tacos ideal for summer gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. The freshness of lime juice and the zing from hot sauce elevate the flavors, ensuring everyone will be reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups green and purple cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your choice of spices.
- Make the Cabbage Slaw: Combine shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt; toss to coat.
- Heat the Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about one minute on each side until pliable.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, add olive oil if needed and cook shrimp over medium-high heat for about three minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Assemble Tacos: Layer cooked shrimp onto each tortilla, top with cabbage slaw, and drizzle with sour cream mixed with hot sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with extra cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg