How To Make The Best Shrimp Tacos
These vibrant shrimp tacos pair warm spices with a cool, citrusy slaw. They come together quickly and deliver big flavor with very little fuss.
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Ingredients
Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup water (use only if you need to loosen the sauce)
- 2 teaspoons each chili powder and cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 2–3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 avocados
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Make the Sauce
Combine every ingredient for the sauce in a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. Add a splash of water only if it feels too thick.2. Dress the Slaw
Scoop a portion of the sauce into a bowl with the shredded cabbage and toss to coat. Keep the remaining sauce for finishing the tacos.3. Season and Cook the Shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the shrimp thoroughly with the spice blend. Warm a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 5–8 minutes, giving them an occasional flip, until they turn opaque and are fully cooked.4. Build the Tacos
To assemble, layer in this order for best texture and presentation:- mashed avocado,
- the dressed slaw,
- the hot, seasoned shrimp.