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Shrimp Tacos

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🌮 Enjoy fast, flavorful shrimp tacos with a zesty garlic-lime crema that enhances every bite.
🍤 This recipe is easy to prepare, offering a fresh and customizable meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tacos (4 servings)

Ingredients

– 1/3 cup sour cream

– 1/3 cup mayonnaise

– 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 medium lime)

– 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

– 3/4 teaspoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)

– 8 small (6-inch diameter) white corn or small flour tortillas

– 1/2 small purple cabbage (about 2 cups shredded)

– 1 large avocado (pitted, peeled, diced)

– 1/2 red onion (diced)

– 4 ounces cotija cheese (about 1 cup grated)

– 1/4 bunch cilantro (coarsely chopped)

– 1 lime cut into 8 wedges

– 1 pound medium or large raw shrimp

– 1 garlic clove (pressed or minced)

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

– 1/4 teaspoon cumin

– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1- Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and sriracha sauce in a small bowl to make the taco sauce. You can transfer it to a squeeze bottle if you want easy drizzling.

2- Prepare the toppings by thinly slicing the cabbage, dicing the avocado and red onion, and chopping the cilantro. Arrange them in separate bowls so they’re ready for assembly.

3- Dry the shrimp, then coat them with garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a bowl for even seasoning.

4- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until they’re opaque and cooked through, then transfer to a warm plate.

5- Warm the tortillas by toasting them over a gas flame, broiling in the oven for 2 minutes, or heating on a skillet for 15-30 seconds per side until lightly browned and slightly charred.

6- Assemble the tacos by layering the warm tortillas with shrimp, toppings, and drizzling with the sauce. Serve with lime wedges and let everyone customize their own.

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Notes

🌶️ Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
🧀 Substitute cotija cheese with feta, queso fresco, or a Mexican cheese blend if preferred.
🌽 Use corn tortillas for authentic flavor and gluten-free option; flour tortillas are fine as well.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing, assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg