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Delicious shrimp tacos served on a plate with fresh toppings.

30-Minute Shrimp Tacos

Delicious and quick shrimp tacos that can be made in just 30 minutes, featuring a zesty lime slaw.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Tortillas
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Adjust based on spice preference
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Lime Slaw
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage Pre-shredded for convenience
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 juice of lime Add just before serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • for garnish Fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with taco seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix shredded cabbage with lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave.
Assembly
  1. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas and topping with lime slaw.
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, keeping shrimp and slaw separate from tortillas. Reheat shrimp in a skillet before serving again.