Gluten-Free Shrimp Tacos
Packed with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, these Gluten-Free Shrimp Tacos are a quick and delicious way to elevate your taco night. Succulent shrimp are marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, then seared to perfection for a smoky, tender bite. Served on warm corn tortillas and topped with crisp red cabbage, creamy avocado slices, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, these tacos are a satisfying, naturally gluten-free meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare and offers a refreshing twist with its bright, citrusy notes and customizable toppings. Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor, and get ready to impress your family or guests with this healthy, crowd-pleasing dinner option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 12 6-inch corn tortillas
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat them with the seasoning mixture. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
In a separate dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
To assemble the tacos, place a few shrimp in each tortilla.
Top with thinly sliced red cabbage, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
Serve the gluten-free shrimp tacos with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.7 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1907 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.4 g | 169% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 140.7 g | 281% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 793 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3689 mg | 78% | |
*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.
