Description
This 15 Minute Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe is your go-to solution for a quick, satisfying meal that bursts with flavor. Juicy shrimp seasoned perfectly with spices are paired with crunchy slaw and wrapped in warm corn tortillas, creating a delightful taste experience. Ideal for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or Taco Tuesday festivities, these tacos are versatile and can be customized with your favorite toppings like guacamole or fresh cilantro. Enjoy a nutritious dish that is not only easy to prepare but also a hit at any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 14 ounces bag of coleslaw
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 9 corn tortillas
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix yogurt, mayo, lime juice, taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cook the shrimp: Preheat a non-stick skillet over high heat and cook shrimp until pink on both sides.
- Mix the slaw: In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix with chopped cilantro and salt. Drizzle sauce over and stir gently.
- Warm tortillas: Heat corn tortillas in a skillet for about 10 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with shrimp and slaw mixture; drizzle extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg