Shrimp Tacos
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Shrimp Tacos, perfect for any occasion! These tacos bring together juicy shrimp seasoned to perfection, fresh veggies, and a zesty garlic-lime crema that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, they are quick to prepare and entirely customizable. Load them up with your favorite toppings for a fun and interactive meal that everyone can enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp (medium or large)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
- 8 white corn tortillas
- 1/2 small purple cabbage (shredded)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 4 oz Cotija cheese (grated)
- Olive oil and spices (garlic, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha sauce. Set aside.
- Prepare toppings: shred cabbage, dice avocado and red onion, chop cilantro.
- Season thawed shrimp with garlic, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat; sauté shrimp until opaque (about 1–2 minutes per side).
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or over a flame.
- Assemble tacos by layering toppings on each tortilla followed by cooked shrimp and drizzle sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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