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Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

Delicious Shrimp Tacos loaded with juicy shrimp, crisp cabbage, and a flavorful garlic-lime crema sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 308 kcal

Equipment

  • non-stick pan
  • Small bowls
  • Squeeze bottle

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Taco Sauce Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tablespoon lime juice squeezed from 1 medium lime
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon Sriracha sauce or to taste

Shrimp Taco Toppings

  • 8 small white corn tortillas (6” diameter) or Hard Taco Shells
  • ½ small purple cabbage 2 cups shredded
  • 1 large avocado pitted, peeled, and diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 4 oz Cotija cheese (1 cup grated on a box grater)
  • ¼ bunch cilantro coarsely chopped

For the Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp (medium or large), raw
  • 1 clove garlic pressed or minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Make the Shrimp Taco Sauce - In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside for the flavors to meld. Transfer to a squeeze bottle if desired.
  • Prep the Toppings - Thinly slice cabbage, dice the avocado, finely dice the red onion, and coarsely chop the cilantro. Arrange toppings in small bowls for easy serving.
  • Season the Shrimp - Thaw and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add seasonings and garlic and stir to combine.
  • Cook the Shrimp - Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and add shrimp in a single layer. Sauté 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. As soon as they are cooked through (white inside with some pink and red accents outside), transfer to a serving platter and set aside to cool.
  • Heat the Tortillas - You can toast the tortillas over a gas flame, on a griddle or in a skillet.
  • To Serve - Build tacos by arranging toppings and shrimp over each toasted tortilla. Serve drizzled with the taco sauce.

Notes

In a pinch, you can easily substitute all of the shrimp seasonings for 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Cilantro, Easy Taco Recipe, Seafood Tacos, Shrimp Recipes, Shrimp Tacos, taco night
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