Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavors with these Caribbean Jerk Shrimp Tacos. Juicy shrimp marinated in aromatic jerk spices are wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with vibrant cabbage slaw. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is quick to prepare and customizable, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp jerk marinade
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in jerk marinade for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the marinated shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a separate skillet until pliable.
- In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage with lime juice and cilantro to make the slaw.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp and slaw on each tortilla. Add more lime juice if desired.
- Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg