Description
Discover the ultimate mouthwatering shrimp tacos recipe that brings together succulent shrimp, a zesty creamy lime sauce, and an array of fresh toppings. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos are ready in just 25 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. The bold flavors and vibrant colors make this dish a standout on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sriracha
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 purple cabbage (shredded)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 4 oz cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 bunch cilantro
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy lime sauce by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and sriracha in a bowl until smooth.
- Season the shrimp with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika in another bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm corn tortillas in another skillet until slightly charred.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla and topping with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, diced onion, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 170mg