Description
Discover the deliciousness of our 15 Minute Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe—a perfect solution for busy weeknights! These tacos feature succulent shrimp seasoned with zesty taco spices, topped with a refreshing crunchy slaw, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a meal that’s bursting with flavor and bound to impress family and friends alike. Serve these vibrant tacos at casual gatherings or enjoy them as a quick dinner option. Customize your toppings to suit every palate and enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 14 ounces coleslaw mix
- 1/2 small bunch cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 9 corn tortillas
- Avocado oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Pinch cayenne
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix yogurt, mayo, lime juice, taco seasoning, cayenne, and black pepper until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat with avocado oil. Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Toss coleslaw with chopped cilantro, salt, and most of the sauce in a large bowl.
- Warm tortillas in a hot skillet for about 10 seconds each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp and slaw in tortillas; drizzle with reserved sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg