Description
Savor the delightful combination of succulent shrimp and crunchy cabbage slaw wrapped in warm tortillas, creating a vibrant and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cabbage Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
For the Shrimp:
- 1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water if frozen. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2. In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- 3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and squeeze half a lime over the shrimp.
For the Cabbage Slaw:
- 1. In a separate bowl, mix together shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro.
- 2. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
For Assembly:
- 1. Warm tortillas in a dry pan or wrapped in foil in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for about five minutes.
- 2. Lay out each tortilla and fill with sautéed shrimp followed by heaping spoonfuls of cabbage slaw. Add extra lime juice if desired.
- 3. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
