Tacos, very high on the list of favorite foods. And shrimp tacos are definitely at the top of that list. I haven’t really had a go-to shrimp taco recipe, probably because I mostly order them out. But now I have a go-to and they are simply delicious.
Marinated shrimp cooked with a simple taco seasoning served with smashed avocado and cabbage slaw. The combination of creamy avocado, cool and crunchy slaw and flavorful savory shrimp is a dynamite combination. They are easy to put together but pack a flavorful punch. I like to layer the avocado, then some cabbage slaw, then the shrimp to get the best taste in every bite.
For something so flavorful, these are really actually simple and requite minimal ingredients. You start by quickly marinating the shrimp with a little olive oil, lime, and seasoning. While that’s coming together, take some shredded cabbage (I buy it pre-shredded and bagged from Trader Joe’s to make it quicker) and combine it with a little lime, salt, and plain yogurt. Set that aside. Smash some avocado with a little lime and pinch of salt and set that aside too. Warm some tortillas then quickly cook the shrimp. Easy, quick, and delicious!
For this recipe you’ll need :
- Shrimp – about 24 (4 per taco) I love the Argentinian shrimp from Trader Joe’s
- Tortillas – Siete is my favorite or corn
- Taco seasoning
- Limes
- Spices – garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Cabbage – I like using the pre-shredded, it’s so much easier
- Plain yogurt – I use Siggis because it’s nice and thick
- Avocado
- Cilantro
Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Smashed Avocado
Ingredients
- 24 shrimp
- 6 tortillas
- 1 tbsp taco seasoing
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 avocado
- 2 limes
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper
- salsa or hot sauce optional but recommended
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the shrimp. Clean and dry the shrimp, then toss with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Coat the shrimp then place in the fridge to marinate for 10 minutes
- While the shrimp is marinating, place the cabbage in a bowl with the yogurt, juice from a lime, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Place aside
- Take 1 avocado and smash then add the juice from 1/2 a lime, the chopped cliatnro, and pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a pan with a little oil. Add the shrimp unitl warm and cooked thrugh. Will only take a few minutes, careful not to overcook the shrimp.
- Heat the toritllas. Then assemble. Laye some mashed avocado, then slaw, then shrimp. I like to top with a little pico de gallo too!
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