Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our 15 Minute Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe, a perfect solution for busy weeknights. These tacos feature succulent shrimp seasoned with a zesty taco blend, paired with a crunchy slaw and wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a tasty meal with family, these tacos are quick to prepare and sure to satisfy. With fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice cooks will shine in the kitchen. Elevate your dinner experience with vibrant toppings like guacamole or lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 14 oz coleslaw mix
- 1/2 small bunch cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (2%+ fat)
- 1/4 cup mayo (I use avocado oil mayo)
- 1 lime (juice of)
- 1/2 tsp taco seasoning
- Pinch cayenne
- 9 corn tortillas
- Avocado oil (for frying)
- Easy guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with taco seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper; set aside.
- Combine yogurt, mayo, lime juice, taco seasoning, and cayenne in another bowl; mix well.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat and cook shrimp until pink on both sides.
- In a large bowl, toss coleslaw with chopped cilantro and most of the sauce.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet for pliability.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shrimp and slaw; drizzle remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg