Description
Juicy shrimp tacos with Southern soul flair—smoky, citrusy, and layered with crunchy cabbage, creamy sauces, and bold spices. A quick yet gourmet dish made to bring people together.
Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Juice of 1 lime
Corn or flour tortillas
Cabbage slaw
Avocado slices
Chipotle mayo or salsa
Optional: pickled onions, pineapple salsa, cilantro crema
Instructions
1. Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt. Let marinate for 5–10 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
3. Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave, or toast until slightly charred.
4. Layer each tortilla with shredded cabbage.
5. Top with shrimp, a squeeze of lime, and chipotle mayo or salsa.
6. Add avocado slices or cilantro crema before serving.
Notes
Try air fryer shrimp for quicker cooking.
Use grilled shrimp or blackened shrimp for smoky depth.
Swap cabbage with jicama slaw for crunch.
Pair with cucumber salad, cowboy caviar, or mango margaritas for full effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: shrimp tacos, southern style, quick dinner, spicy seafood