Shrimp Tacos
Spiced, seared shrimp in warm tortillas with crisp slaw and lime crema - a fresh taco night in 20 minutes.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 500 g shrimp
- 8 tortillas
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 2 lime
- 1 tbsp chili powder
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with chili powder, cumin and salt.
- Sear in a hot pan 90 seconds per side.
- Mix cabbage with lime juice for a quick slaw.
- Fill warm tortillas with shrimp, slaw and lime crema.
💡 Chef's tip
A crunchy cabbage slaw, not lettuce, is what stands up to the hot shrimp without wilting.
Cooking the shrimp in a screaming-hot pan for just 90 seconds a side gives a light char while keeping them juicy - the most common mistake is overcooking them to rubber.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Carbs: 34 g
- Fat: 9 g
