Shrimp Tacos
These shrimp tacos are an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love! A healthier take on tacos, the shrimp are seasoned and topped with cabbage, thinly sliced onion, and salty cotija cheese.
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice 1 lime
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 lb medium-sized shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cabbage sliced thin
- ½ medium onion sliced thin
- ⅓ cup cilantro diced
- 8 6-in corn tortillas
- hot sauce
- lime wedges
- cotija cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, lime juice, and taco seasoning and whisk to combine. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Combine the cabbage, onion, and cilantro and toss to combine. Set aside.
- In a large sauté pan over high heat, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil. When hot, add the shrimp and cook until pink and fully cooked, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a medium pan over high heat, add the tortillas, one at a time, to warm, about 1 minute per side. Place the warm tortillas on a plate covered with a towel to stay warm.
- Place 3-4 shrimp on each tortilla and top with the cabbage mix, hot sauce, and a sprinkle of cheese. Serve with a lime wedge.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg