Ingredients
- For the Shrimp Tacos:
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 to 8 corn or flour tortillas
- Garnishes: avocado, cilantro, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime wedges, mango salsa
- For the Slaw and Shrimp Taco Sauce:
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- ½ small jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed
- ¼ cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Zest and juice of 1 large or 2 very small limes (about 2 teaspoons zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
Instructions
- Rinse and pat the shrimp dry, then place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with ½ tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, chipotle chili, cumin, and salt. Toss to coat evenly and let rest while preparing the slaw and sauce.
- Prepare the Sauce and Slaw: In a food processor, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, lime zest, and lime juice. Process until smooth and adjust seasonings to taste. In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded cabbage with about ½ cup of the sauce. Add more sauce for a creamier slaw. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 4 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and no longer translucent. Be careful not to overcook. Transfer shrimp to a plate immediately.
- Warm the Tortillas and Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in the microwave or a 250°F oven while cooking the shrimp. To assemble, place shrimp in each tortilla, then top with the slaw, extra sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, and any other desired toppings such as avocado, cilantro, sour cream, or mango salsa.
Notes
- If you prefer grilled shrimp, you can cook the shrimp on a grill or grill pan for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- For extra heat, add more jalapeno to the sauce or top the tacos with hot sauce.
- Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
