Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp tacos are a coastal comfort food featuring tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp in warm corn tortillas, topped with crisp cabbage, creamy crema, fresh cilantro, and bright lime—a restaurant-quality street food that's quick to make at home in under 30 minutes. Light, flavorful, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice for crema
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, until they are pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce to make a simple crema. Set aside.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap them in foil and heat in the oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, layer shrimp on each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, cilantro, cotija cheese, red onion, avocado slices, and jalapeño.
- Drizzle each taco with crema and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSodium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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