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Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Shrimp Tacos Recipe

4.8 from 13 reviews

These Shrimp Tacos are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a variety of fresh toppings and a zesty sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb shrimp (medium or large), raw, peeled and deveined
  • 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

For the Tacos:

  • 8 white corn tortillas (small, 6-inch 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
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, squeezed from 1 medium lime
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Shrimp: Thaw and pat dry shrimp with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add seasonings and garlic and stir to combine.
  2. Cook Shrimp: Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon 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.
  3. Warm Tortillas: Toast tortillas over an open gas stovetop flame on medium/low heat (about 10 seconds per side) until lightly charred on the edges or on a medium-hot skillet or griddle until golden brown in some spots (30 seconds per side).
  4. Prep Toppings: Thinly slice cabbage, dice avocado, finely dice red onion, and coarsely chop cilantro. Add to the serving platter along with lime wedges.
  5. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
  6. Assemble Tacos: Build tacos by arranging toppings and shrimp over each toasted tortilla. Serve with the shrimp taco sauce.

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Keywords: Shrimp Tacos, Mexican, Seafood, Easy Recipe