Description
Delight your taste buds with this easy-to-make Shrimp Tacos Recipe, perfect for any occasion! These tacos are filled with tender shrimp seasoned to perfection and topped with fresh ingredients. The creamy sauce adds a unique twist that elevates these tacos above the rest. In just 30 minutes, you can create a flavorful meal that’s customizable to suit your family’s tastes. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or a summer barbecue, these shrimp tacos are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium or large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small white corn tortillas
- 1/2 small purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz Cotija cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp for about 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Toast tortillas on an open flame or skillet until lightly charred.
- Prepare toppings: shred cabbage, dice avocado and onion, chop cilantro.
- Whisk together sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha in a small bowl.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas and adding desired toppings along with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg