Description
These quick shrimp tacos are a speedy and flavorful dinner option, featuring tender shrimp seasoned with Old Bay and cumin, nestled in charred tortillas with crisp cabbage, red onion, and a zesty creamy taco sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, they make for a fresh, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 1 recipe Creamy Shrimp Taco Sauce
For the tacos
- 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 1/4 small red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 pound large shrimp, thawed and deveined (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (purchased or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 limes, cut into wedges, divided
- 8 tortillas
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Make the Creamy Shrimp Taco Sauce according to your favorite recipe or a provided recipe. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Prep the Vegetables: Thinly slice the green cabbage. Thinly slice the red onion and place it in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes to reduce its sharp flavor; drain before serving.
- Season the Shrimp: Mince the garlic. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then place them in a medium bowl. Toss the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning, cumin, kosher salt, and the minced garlic until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked through, turning with tongs as needed. Spritz the cooked shrimp with the juice of two lime wedges for added freshness.
- Char the Tortillas (Optional): If desired, char the tortillas by placing them one at a time over an open gas flame on medium for a few seconds per side, flipping with tongs, until they are slightly blackened and warm. Alternatively, warm them in a skillet.
- Assemble the Tacos: To assemble, layer the sliced cabbage and red onion on each tortilla, top with cooked shrimp, and squeeze the juice of a lime wedge over each. Drizzle with the Creamy Shrimp Taco Sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Char the tortillas for extra flavor and texture.
- Soaking red onion in cold water mellows its sharpness.
- You can prepare the sauce ahead for even quicker assembly.
- Use pre-shredded cabbage for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: Approximately 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
