Shrimp Tacos
This shrimp tacos recipe is a quick weeknight meal with juicy seasoned shrimp and a deliciously refreshing jalapeño lime slaw! These tacos are so fresh and flavorful.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ shrimp tacos
Servings: 8 tacos
- 1 pound uncooked (31-40/pound size) shrimp thawed & peeled, tails removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the slaw:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups finely shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/3 cup chopped red onions or to taste
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped finely
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
For serving:
- 8 medium corn tortillas
- 1 large avocado chopped/sliced
- Lime wedges
Prep your shrimp. If they're frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed.
Meanwhile, add the slaw dressing ingredients (mayo, sour cream, lime juice, salt) to a fairly large prep bowl and mix together until smooth, then add in the shredded cabbage, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro. Toss until coated. Taste and adjust as needed.
Add the olive oil and shrimp to a skillet and sprinkle with the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and some salt & pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, flipping/stirring them occasionally (about 5 minutes).
Serve with warmed tortillas, slaw, and avocado.
- This recipe will make about 8 tacos with your typical medium-size corn tortillas, but it depends on how much you top them. If you’re using the mini “street size” corn tortillas, you'll be able to make more.
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg