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Shrimp tacos
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Shrimp Tacos

These Shrimp Tacos have crispy, perfectly seasoned shrimp tucked into warm tortillas and piled high with crunchy cabbage, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Tacos
Calories: 218kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp approximately 32 shrimp, 31/40, shelled and cleaned
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded (red and/or white)
  • 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat dry the shelled and cleaned shrimp.
  • Combine the flour, taco seasoning, and salt in a zip top bag. Add the shrimp and shake to coat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until they are crisp and browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
  • Whisk together the mayo and Sriracha.
  • Heat the flour tortillas on the stovetop or in the microwave. Top each tortilla with 3-4 shrimp, cabbage, tomatoes, avocado, green onion, and cilantro.
  • Drizzle with sriracha mayo and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg