Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our 15 Minute Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe, a delightful dish that comes together in no time. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos feature spicy, juicy shrimp wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with a crunchy slaw. The combination of savory taco seasoning and fresh ingredients creates a meal that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple steps, you can serve up these flavorful tacos that everyone will love. Enjoy customizing them with your favorite toppings for an extra touch!
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)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 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
- Pinch cayenne
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 9 corn tortillas
- Avocado oil (for frying)
- Easy guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with taco seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper; set aside.
- Combine yogurt, mayo, lime juice, remaining taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in another bowl; stir until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat; add seasoned shrimp and cook until pink.
- In a large bowl, toss coleslaw mix with chopped cilantro, salt, and most of the sauce.
- Warm corn tortillas in a skillet for about 10 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with shrimp and slaw; drizzle with reserved sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg