Description
Delicious Baja shrimp tacos filled with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add marinated shrimp to the pan.
- Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are pink and opaque.
- Warm the corn tortillas over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Lay warmed tortillas on a plate. Distribute cooked shrimp evenly among them.
- Top each taco with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and slices of avocado.
- Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt on top if desired. Drizzle with hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over tacos before serving for bright flavor enhancement.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, ensure your tortillas are made from 100% corn. Consider experimenting with additional toppings like pickled onions or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: tacos, shrimp, Baja tacos, seafood tacos, summer recipe, Mexican food, easy recipe