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Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

These Shrimp Tacos are loaded with plump shrimp, crisp cabbage, avocado, and a flavorful garlic-lime crema sauce, making them a must-try dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 308 kcal

Equipment

  • non-stick pan
  • small bowl
  • 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 pieces white corn tortillas (small, 6” diameter) or Hard Taco Shells
  • 0.5 small purple cabbage 2 cups shredded
  • 1 large avocado pitted, peeled, and diced
  • 0.5 medium red onion diced
  • 4 oz Cotija cheese (1 cup grated on a box grater)
  • 0.25 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
 

Shrimp Taco Preparation

  • 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

Make ahead: Prepare shrimp, toppings, and sauce in advance to save time. Store separately in airtight containers in the fridge until ready to serve. Heat tortillas before assembling the tacos. Cooked shrimp can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 308kcal
Keyword easy tacos, Quick Tacos, Seafood Tacos, Shrimp Recipes, Shrimp Tacos, Tacos
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