As much as I would love to post a recipe that would hit the spot on a crisp Autumn day, it just ain’t happenin’. “Why?”, you ask. Simply because I’ve yet to have a crisp Autumn day. Here in SoCal. we’re still warm… not hot… but definitely warm. We’re talking mid-seventies.
So, when I heard that my brother-in- law and his girlfriend were coming over to watch the World Series this past Sunday, a big pot of chili wasn’t really an option.
I wanted to make something that was light and easy, but would not have me stuck in the kitchen for the whole game… that’s when I remembered this recipe that I saw over at Kirsten’s Home Cooking — Shrimp Tacos! I bookmarked them as soon as I saw them last week and this was the perfect time to try them.
Let me tell you guys, these are so good and so easy. I was suddenly feeling A-OKAY about our anti-fall weather. Who needs chili when you can have Super Simple Shrimp Tacos!
I pretty much stuck to Kirsten’s recipe, except I swapped the sour cream for some fat free greek style yogurt and I doubled the recipe. It’s a keeper!
Oh yeah, I also served them with some fresh guac too… it was the perfect game side meal and great for Cinco De Mayo too).
Super Simple Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 lb of frozen shrimp defrosted, peeled, & deveined
- 6 oz fat free Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 a head of cabbage thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat tortillas over medium heat in a dry skillet until warm and starting to form small brown spots. Set aside on a plate covered with a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix yogurt, cayenne, lime juice, cilantro, & salt in a small bowl, set aside.
- Heat two teaspoons of olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet and add cabbage. Cook for about four minutes or until the cabbage is just barely wilted. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Cut shrimp into thirds, so you have little bite size pieces. Saut in two teaspoons of olive oil and season with salt, pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper over medium heat just until done. They cook up in just a few minutes so be sure to watch them!
- Build your taco! Place a scoop of cabbage on the warmed tortillas taco, then top with shrimp, and cilantro sauce enjoy!
- Serves 4.
Kiran
I love fish tacos. I’m yet to try shrimp tacos, and thanks for this delish simple recipe 🙂
Jaya
Oooh Dani! These look awesome! I thought I had explored your archives in their entirety, but I somehow missed these beauties! I have made so many great meals from your site. Thanks again!
Lauren Slayton
glad you reposted. This may be dinner tonight. I assume fresh shrimp work? Yum.
Kevin (Closet Cooking)
Those tacos look nice an light and healthy and so good!
Cara
tacos are the best! love the idea of the cilantro yogurt sauce on these.
Hadas
Oh, my! That was delicious!!!! I was having a “When Harry Met Sally” episode while eating them. The guacamole was sooooo good.
My Chihuahuas were begging for a bite 🙂 Thanks for the recipe. I’m going to make them A LOT!!!!!
Stacey
I have been reading your blog for about 2 years and am so glad I did because I look forward to seeing what you post.
I am trying to eat healthier and have given up all red meat for lent. I am only eating fish (I thought of going vegan and not eat fish, but I was hungry just thinking about it lol) and could not allow myself to grab another $4! shrimp Taco Bell burrito as a quick lunch at work. I can right to your site and found this recipie. I made them last night and I woke up today thinking about them…delicious!
They were so light; I love the Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I didn’t even think I liked cabbage, but this was goooood! I will be making these regularly. Thanks Dani
BeeGidget
Thank you so much for this recipe!! This was my first time on your blog and I am greatly impressed! The Shrimp Tacos was not only extremely easy to make, but super tasty! My Husband just loved them!! I will be sure to make them again and also try out some of your other recipes!!!
Thank you!!!
Brittany
Made these last night. Be careful not to over cook the tortillas because if you do, you wont be able to fold or roll them.I used flour tortillas so that might of been the culprit. I think these may have been better with just shredded lettuce, but the cabbage was ok. I also used fat free sour cream instead of the yogart. The sauce was delish! We added cheese too. Yummy!
PP
I made these for dinner tonight– delicious! The sauce takes it up a notch from your standard taco or burrito, and has just the perfect amount of kick.
Leslie
Made these for dinner tonight and they were amazing! The sauce was wonderful! And, even better that it was Greek yogurt!
Jenn
The nutritional info posted-is that for one taco, or for one serving aka 2 tacos?
Just made these tonight-they tasted wonderful!!
Allison
spicy—but GOOD!
Jennifer
Made this for dinner last night- hubby and I loved it (he loves spicy food)! We are having it again tonight since we have 1/2 of all the ingredients left. Thanks for an easy, delicious and healthy recipe!
Jessica
Just made these for dinner with homemade whole wheat tortillas- SO GOOD! I will admit that I just wing it with the amount of each ingredient, but hey, they were super tasty!
Rally
Is the nutritional information per serving (of 2 tacos) or for 1 taco?
Dani
The nutritional info is for two tacos!
Jen
These look sooo good! I am always trying to find a NEW, fast, healthy meal. Thanks for sharing.
Kelly
Turned out great although I think a little less cayenne pepper for the faint of mouth like me.
Patricia Walton
This was really good. I will use less cayenne pepper next time. Also I used bagged slaw mix and I didn’t warm it up as directed. I seasoned my shrimp with chili powder,olive oil, cumin and cilantro. I let it marinate while my wooden Skewers were soaking and then hit the shrimp with lime just before I put them on the grill and again afterward.
Melodi Cagle
Oh my Goodness! I made these last night for my husband and I for our date night and WOW! The sauce was out of this world and I think the greek yogurt really adds to that! fast, easy, and healthy? YEP! I will be making this again soon! 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Monica
Thanks for reposting! They were great! I used NM Red Chile powder because I couldn’t find my cayenne. Big thumbs up from the boys (my dad & husband).
Jenna
I made these today and they were so good!! I added cummin, chilli powder and garlic. Yummy!! 🙂
David
Great recipe, I just added 1 TBS of sugar to the sauce to cut down the acidity a little, and spinkled cajun spice on the shrimp while it was cooking instead of salt peper and cayenne.
Turned out absolutely delicious!
Marny
These were great, but a bit too spicy. Next time I’d cut the cayenne by half– a little goes a long way for me. Regardless, it’s a great dish!
Kristen
Thanks for the great recipe – my family really enjoyed them! To save time, I bought a bag of Cole slaw mix instead of chopping cabbage. It tasted great and made your fast recipe even faster!
Rebecca
thank you for posting this recipe! as a college student, im always trying to find new recipes to make that are cheap, quick and healthy. this one exceeded my expectations. the only tweak i did was add garlic powder to the sauce… because who doesnt love garlic??
Alexis Williams
Came across this recipe and was excited to make this!!! My kids really enjoyed the tacos, I just so happened to have all the ingredients on hand and it was sooo easy to make!! Looking forward to making more of your recipes!!
Fran
Does anyone know of a substitute for the cilantro…my family says it tastes like soap, so its not a popular ingredient
Kristi
Made these a while ago and they were SOOO good!! I don’t like corn tortillas so I used flour and my husband doesn’t like cabbage so we just used lettuce. Even with these small changes they were great!! Making them again soo!
sandjrose
Just made these for dinner tonight. OMGosh amazing with extra zing! Super easy no fuss meal and it was superb! Will do again for sure. Thanks for the recipe!
Dani
You are very welcome;)
jill
did anyone ever find out if the nutritional value was based on 1 or 2 tacos? Counting calories and would like to know.
Dani
It’s for two tacos.
Emma Leeds
Just finished eating these babies! Absolutely AMAZING!!!!
Mandy
Made these tonight and they are delicious.
Lucy
omg these were to die for hahha my husband was licking his fingers but I added smoked paprika and a little balsamic vinegrette
Angie
Made these for the second time last night and they were a total hit again! The sauce is so delicious. I wish my kids would go for the shrimp because I think they’d love it if they could get past the idea of it being something different as they love spicy. Oh well, my husband and all my dinner guests raved about these tacos. Thanks for a fantastic recipe!
Chelsea
First time cooking (and eating!) Shrimp Tacos! They were great. I love how quick and easy they were. Delish!
kristen
Yum! Thanks for the recipe, I made it last night with some shrimp I got from Crabville.com. I had never ordered seafood online before (I thought it was kinda weird at first), but I was pleasantly surprised. Has anyone else tried ordering stuff like that online before? Any good recommendations?
Nikki
Shrimp Tacos, Does The Nutritional Information Include The Tortillas?? Thanks!
Dani
yes;)
rosalinda
We tryed this recipe this weekend anf they where delicious…we have tryed some of your recipes and they have all been GREAT! Thank you !
Lizzie
Just made these for dinner and I’m amazed at how simply and delicious they were! I’m new to your site and can’t wait to try more recipes. Love the video demonstrations.
Isabel
Hi dani, love this recipe! But just a little curious about the cholesterol?? Is 850 correct?? It’s seems a bit much?? Thanks.
Dani
shrimp is high in cholesterol but remember, cholesterol it the diet does not create cholesterol in the body. Check out this video for a brilliant explanation of how cholesterol works from one of my favorite science/nutritional gurus: http://summertomato.com/cholesterol-explained/
Monica
Thank you soooo much! I made these tonight. So yummy! I didn’t have any cayenne pepper for the sauce so I used Zatarain’s Blackened Seasoning with has cayenne and other seasoning in it. Perfect!
Gigi
Dani your awesome I did the shrimp tacos and the family loved it!!!!
I ate 4 OMG!!!!!
Thanks
eva
i notice you use kosher salt often.
what is the difference and/or benefit to using kosher salt?
and how is is different than sea salt??
thanks
eva
Dani
The main reason I choose kosher salt is because I like the texture. It has larger granules and I find when all is said and done, I use less of it!
Nancy
I made these for dinner last night.so yummy. I was surprised how well the cooked cabbage was in this recipe. Will be making this again! Thanks dani!
Dani
Yay! So glad you enjoyed them Nancy. Thanks for letting me know.