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Shrimp Tacos

Delicious Shrimp Tacos with Garlic-Lime Crema Awaits You

Irresistible Shrimp Tacos bursting with authentic Mexican flavors and topped with Garlic-Lime Crema.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound medium or large raw shrimp Pat dry
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper For seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon cumin For seasoned flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking
For the Creamy Sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise Low-fat options work great
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice To brighten the sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Sriracha sauce Adjust based on spice preference
For the Tacos
  • 1 cup purple cabbage Finely shredded
  • 1 medium avocado Diced
  • ¼ cup red onion Mince finely
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro Chopped
  • ½ cup Cotija cheese Can substitute with feta or omitted

Equipment

  • non-stick pan
  • Whisk
  • squeeze bottle
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Small bowls
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon Sriracha until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a squeeze bottle and set aside.
  2. Finely shred 1 cup of purple cabbage, dice one avocado, and mince ¼ cup of red onion and ¼ cup of fresh cilantro. Place each topping in separate bowls.
  3. Pat dry 1 pound of shrimp and toss with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Toast each corn tortilla over a gas flame or warm them in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Assemble your tacos by placing a warm tortilla flat and adding a generous portion of shrimp, then top with cabbage, avocado, onion, and cilantro. Drizzle creamy garlic-lime sauce on top and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow shrimp to marinate in garlic and lime juice for extra flavor. Cook shrimp just until pink and opaque to avoid rubberiness. Toast tortillas just before serving for best texture.

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