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Easy Shrimp Tacos

These Easy Shrimp Tacos are fresh, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. Tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp are tucked into warm tortillas with crisp cabbage, creamy dressing, and spicy jalapenos. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimps:
  • 1 lb Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp Taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
For the Dressing:
  • 1/2 Cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 Cup Avocado mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Lemon (juice of)
  • 1/2 tsp Taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
For the Toppings:
  • 8 Small Flour or corn tortillas
  • Coleslaw mix
  • Purple cabbage
  • Green onion
  • Jalapenos
  • Guacamole

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet

Method
 

  1. Season the shrimps: Peel and devein the shrimps, pat them dry with a paper towel, toss them with taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to the pan. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Avoid overcooking to keep them juicy.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, taco seasoning, salt and pepper until smooth.
  4. Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap them in foil and warm in oven.
  5. Assemble the Tacos: Pour half of the dressing over the coleslaw mix. Fill each tortilla with shredded purple cabbage, shrimp, green onions, jalapenos, and drizzle with dressing. Finish with lime wedges.