Dairy-Free Shrimp Taco

Light, zesty, and completely dairy-free, these Shrimp Tacos are the perfect way to elevate your taco night! Succulent shrimp are marinated in a bold blend of garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne for a smoky, spicy kick, then quickly sautéed to perfection. The crunch of a vibrant red cabbage and carrot slaw, tossed with lime and cilantro, adds a refreshing contrast, while a creamy avocado lime sauce provides a luscious topping—no dairy needed! Served on warm corn tortillas, these tacos are naturally gluten-free and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a festive gathering, this recipe is both wholesome and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 pieces corn tortillas
• 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 lime, juiced
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2

While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the slaw by combining red cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and the juice of one lime in a large bowl. Toss to mix and set aside.

Step 3

To make the avocado lime sauce, scoop the flesh of the avocado into a blender. Add the chopped jalapeño, juice of the remaining lime, and water. Blend until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt to taste.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Warm the corn tortillas in another skillet or a griddle for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.

Step 6

To assemble the tacos, place a generous spoonful of the slaw onto each tortilla, followed by several pieces of shrimp. Drizzle with the avocado lime sauce.

Step 7

Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1618.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2010.4

Total Fat 68.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 885.8mg	0%
Sodium 2338.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 142.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 613.6mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 3936.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.1%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 44.1%