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Easy and Flavorful Shrimp Tacos

Easy and Flavorful Shrimp Tacos Recipe

These Shrimp Tacos are a mouthwatering blend of juicy, seasoned shrimp, crisp slaw, creamy avocado, and a zesty homemade sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner recipe, these tacos come together in just 30 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknights or a festive Taco Tuesday celebration. With fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this shrimp taco recipe will become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Toppings:
  • 8 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas if preferred
  • 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving
For the Shrimp Taco Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce adjust for heat preference

Method
 

Season and Cook the Shrimp
  1. Thaw the shrimp if frozen and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with garlic, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper until well coated.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Toppings
  1. While the shrimp are cooking, prep your toppings:
  2. Slice the cabbage thinly.
  3. Dice the avocado and red onion.
  4. Crumble the cotija cheese.
  5. Chop fresh cilantro and cut lime wedges.
Make the Shrimp Taco Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and sriracha sauce until smooth.
  2. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
Warm the Tortillas
  1. Warm tortillas by either lightly charring them over an open flame or heating them in a dry skillet until golden brown.
Assemble the Shrimp Tacos
  1. Place a few cooked shrimp on each tortilla.
  2. Add a generous amount of slaw, avocado, and red onion.
  3. Drizzle with the homemade shrimp taco sauce.
  4. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
  5. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Shrimp Size Matters: Medium to large shrimp work best for tacos.
  • Adjust Spice Level: Control the heat by increasing or reducing the cayenne pepper and sriracha.
  • Tortilla Options: Use flour tortillas or hard taco shells if you prefer a different texture.
  • Grill Option: For a smoky twist, grill the shrimp over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side.

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