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30-Minute Shrimp Tacos

Quick and delicious shrimp tacos with zesty lime slaw and fresh cilantro, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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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, Seafood
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with taco seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix shredded cabbage with lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Warm tortillas in another skillet or the 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 up to 2 days, keeping slaw separate for crunch. Reheat in a skillet on low heat.