Description
These Shrimp Tacos are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that will surely impress your taste buds. The combination of tender shrimp, fresh toppings, and a zesty taco sauce wrapped in warm corn tortillas creates a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Taco Sauce:
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice (squeezed from 1 medium lime)
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp Sriracha sauce (or to taste)
Toppings:
- 8 white corn tortillas (small, 6” diameter, or Hard Taco Shells)
- 1/2 small purple cabbage (2 cups shredded)
- 1 large avocado (pitted, peeled, and diced)
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 4 oz Cotija cheese (1 cup grated on a box grater)
- 1/4 bunch cilantro (coarsely chopped)
- 1 lime (cut into 8 wedges)
Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp (medium or large, raw)
- 1 garlic clove (pressed or minced)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
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 Tbsp olive oil and add shrimp in a single layer. Sauté 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Transfer to a serving platter and set aside to cool.
- Heat the Tortillas: 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
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of Sriracha sauce in the taco sauce.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients like mango salsa or pickled red onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Toast
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Shrimp Tacos, Taco Recipe, Mexican Tacos, Seafood Tacos