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15 Minute Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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This 15 Minute Easy Shrimp Tacos recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights. Featuring seasoned shrimp sautéed to perfection, fresh coleslaw tossed with a zesty cilantro-yogurt sauce, and warm corn tortillas, these tacos bring vibrant textures and tastes together effortlessly. Optional easy guacamole adds a creamy touch, making this recipe a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in no time.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Seasoning

  • 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Avocado oil (for frying, approx. 2 tablespoons)
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)

Coleslaw Mix

  • 14 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 small bunch cilantro (finely chopped, about 1/4 cup)

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (2%+ fat)
  • 1/4 cup mayo (avocado oil mayo preferred)
  • 1 lime (juice of)
  • 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)

Others

  • 9 corn tortillas
  • Easy guacamole (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix well to ensure the shrimp is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate briefly.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, mayo, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, a pinch of cayenne, and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed and set aside.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. Remove from heat.
  4. Make the slaw: In a large bowl, toss the coleslaw mix with finely chopped cilantro and some of the prepared sauce to lightly coat. This adds freshness and flavor to the slaw.
  5. Warm the tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
  6. Assemble the tacos: Lay the warmed tortillas flat, fill each with cooked shrimp and a generous helping of the cilantro slaw. Drizzle additional prepared sauce on top. Optionally, add a spoonful of easy guacamole before serving for extra creaminess and flavor.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh or thawed shrimp to ensure quick cooking and optimal texture.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper in the sauce according to your spice preference.
  • Avocado oil is preferred for frying shrimp due to its high smoke point and mild flavor.
  • Warm tortillas just before assembling to prevent them from drying out or cracking.
  • These tacos pair well with a side of Mexican rice or black beans for a fuller meal.

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