Description
Zesty shrimp tacos burst with Mexican coastal flavors, delivering a quick and fresh dining experience. Crisp tortillas, succulent seafood, and bold spices promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 cups shredded green or red cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsps fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce (such as sriracha), to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, crumbled cotija cheese, additional cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Season Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated, ensuring each morsel absorbs the vibrant spice blend.
- Sear and Cook: In a blazing hot skillet, arrange shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a pink, succulent delicacy. Transfer to a holding plate.
- Craft Cilantro-Lime Slaw: Blend shredded cabbage with fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to marinate for 10 minutes, letting the flavors harmonize and intensify.
- Create Spicy Crema: Whisk sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust heat intensity by incorporating additional hot sauce to suit taste preferences.
- Prepare and Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Layer with cilantro-lime slaw, perfectly cooked shrimp, and creamy avocado slices. Drizzle generously with spicy crema and garnish with optional toppings. Serve alongside zesty lime wedges for an extra flavor punch.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp for 15-20 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor absorption and ensure more intense, balanced spice profile.
- Watch cooking time carefully; shrimp cooks quickly and turns rubbery if left too long. Remove from heat immediately when pink and slightly curled.
- Adjust hot sauce and chili powder to personal heat tolerance. Start with small amounts, taste, and gradually increase for desired spiciness without overwhelming the dish.
- Prepare slaw ahead of time and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend and cabbage to slightly soften while maintaining crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg