Quick Citrus Shrimp Tacos for a Weekend Dinner
Prepare these easy shrimp tacos quickly for a fresh, satisfying meal that signals the start of your weekend relaxation.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 18 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Let it marinate for 5 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions, either in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave.
- Assemble the tacos: place a portion of cooked shrimp onto each warm tortilla.
- Top the shrimp with shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can quickly toast the corn tortillas directly over a low gas flame for about 15 seconds per side.
- This recipe works well for a taco party aesthetic when served buffet style.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright flavor in your shrimp marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 210