So, So Simple Shrimp Tacos
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, they were SO GOOD and SO EASY. I was suddenly feeling A-OKAY about our anti-fall weather. Who needs chili when you can have So, So 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!
So, So Simple Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
1 lb of frozen shrimp, defrosted, peeled, & deveined1 5.3 oz container fat free Greek style yogurt (I use Fage)
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
A pinch or two of cayenne pepper
½ a head of cabbage, shredded
8 corn tortillas
1-2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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, salt & pepper, lime juice and chopped cilantro, in a small bowl, set aside.
Lightly heat cabbage in a skillet with about two teaspoons of olive oil, salt and pepper, just to soften and warm. Set aside.
Cut shrimp into thirds, so you have little bite size pieces. Sauté in a little bit 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.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories: 264; Total Fat: 5.8g; Saturated Fat: 0.4g; Cholesterol: 850mg; Sodium: 850mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 4.6; Sugars: 6g; Protein: 30.2gOther recipes you may enjoy:
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Comments
Stefanie :
This looks/sounds mouth-watering! I will have to go buy some shrimp today.
posted on October 30, 2007 9:19 AM
Dani :
Stephanie - They are!! Enjoy them!
posted on October 30, 2007 10:20 AM
Kirsten :
Hi Dani!
SO glad you tried the tacos and made them your own. I know, it is SO hot for this time of year it is hard to get into the spirit - but shrimp tacos are a good transition food. :)
Happy Halloween!
posted on October 31, 2007 9:20 PM
Dani :
Kirsten - These tacos were SO good...thank you for the original recipe!!
posted on November 1, 2007 8:00 AM
Kevin :
Shrimp tacos sound really good! I would never have though to try shrimp in a taco.
posted on November 1, 2007 5:02 PM
kate :
its always best to select dishes that keep u free once the guests arrive. I some how very rarely end up doing that :((
The prawn tacos look lovely. Hope u had a gr8 time watching the match.
posted on November 2, 2007 3:43 AM
Dani :
Kevin - Shrimp tacos are pretty popular here in So. California. If you have never tried them before, you really should...they are SO yummy.
Kate - I couldn't agree more:). And thanks...I did have a great time!
posted on November 2, 2007 7:19 AM
Kalyn :
Hi Dani,
Off topic here, but just wanted to say, Great Job on the video about cooking a turkey. I think it's going to be a big hit on Blogher.
posted on November 2, 2007 7:20 PM
Susan from Food Blogga :
Hi Dani! Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Your shrimp tacos sound delicious right about now as my stomach is growling for lunch. I don't usually mention my own work, but if you like fish tacos, I wrote a piece about them for NPR's Kitchen Window (shrimp taco recipe included). Might be something you're interested in making. Take care!
posted on November 5, 2007 11:11 AM
Dani :
Kalyn - Thank you!!
Susan - Sounds good...I'll have to check it out! Thanks.
posted on November 5, 2007 5:15 PM
Stefanie :
Hey Dani, so I finally got around to making this tonight and it was brilliant! I used purple cabbage and it turned the yogurt blue while eating :) It was delicious and so easy! I'm definitely adding it to my repertoire. Thanks for sharing.
posted on November 5, 2007 10:57 PM
Dani :
Stephanie - I'm so glad you tried them. They really are good, aren't they?
posted on November 6, 2007 6:23 AM
Joe :
Hey Love the blog. If you have a chance come by and take a look at my tacos on my blog and give me your feedback. I really enjoy your blog!
Thanks!
Joe
posted on July 15, 2008 9:24 PM