Description
Baja Shrimp Tacos are a flavor-packed delight, perfect for any occasion. Imagine succulent shrimp seasoned to perfection, nestled in warm corn tortillas alongside crunchy cabbage and creamy avocado. Finished with a zesty chipotle sauce, these tacos offer a vibrant taste that will impress your friends and family at summer barbecues or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and toss with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm corn tortillas wrapped in foil in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble tacos by layering cabbage on each tortilla followed by shrimp and avocado slices; drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg