Description
These Baja Shrimp Tacos feature seasoned shrimp, a zesty homemade slaw, and your favorite toppings, all wrapped in crispy corn or flour tortillas. An easy and flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the slaw
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
For the shrimp
- 1 pound small shrimp (peeled, deveined, and dried with paper towel)
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the tacos
- 8 corn or flour tortillas (4-inch, street taco size)
Optional toppings
- Sour cream
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Make the slaw: In a medium-sized bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, salt, and lime juice. Toss everything together until well coated and set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Season the shrimp: Place the shrimp in a bowl. Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, cumin, and garlic powder. Toss gently to ensure all the shrimp are evenly coated with the spices.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn light pink and are fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Heat the tortillas: In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the oil and cook for about 30 seconds on each side until softened and slightly crispy. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Assemble the tacos: Place 6-10 cooked shrimp in each tortilla. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of the prepared slaw.
- Add toppings and serve: Add any optional toppings such as sour cream, sliced avocado or guacamole, pico de gallo, crumbled queso fresco, or a dash of hot sauce as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle tacos with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
- Double the slaw recipe if you prefer extra on each taco or as a side.
- Shrimp cook quickly, so keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- Tortillas can also be heated directly over a gas flame for a charred effect.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
