Shrimp Tacos (with Video)
Delicious Shrimp Tacos loaded with juicy shrimp, cabbage, avocado, and garlic-lime crema. A must-try!
Equipment
- large non-stick pan
- squeeze bottle
- baking sheet
- griddle or cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Shrimp Taco Sauce Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoon lime juice squeezed from 1 medium lime
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon Sriracha sauce or to taste
Shrimp Taco Toppings
- 8 small white corn tortillas (6” diameter)
- ½ small purple cabbage 2 cups shredded
- 1 large avocado pitted, peeled, and diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 4 oz Cotija cheese (1 cup grated)
- ¼ bunch cilantro coarsely chopped
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp (medium or large), raw
- 1 clove garlic pressed or minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside for the flavors to meld. Transfer to a squeeze bottle if desired.
- Thinly slice cabbage, dice the avocado, finely dice the red onion, and coarsely chop the cilantro. Arrange toppings in small bowls for easy serving.
- Thaw and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add seasonings and garlic and stir to combine.
- 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.
- You can toast the tortillas over a gas flame, on a griddle or in a skillet.
- Build tacos by arranging toppings and shrimp over each toasted tortilla. Serve drizzled with the taco sauce.
Notes
Make the shrimp, toppings, and sauce ahead to save time. Store each element separately in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve. Cooked shrimp can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
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