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Shrimp Taco Bites with Cilantro Cream Sauce

These shrimp taco bites are the perfect appetizer for when you don't have a lot of time. These can be made in less than 15 minutes! You will love the flavor of these tasty little bites!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 65 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 20 Shrimp (small, uncooked, peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 20 Tortilla "scoops"
  • 1 c. cabbage finely chopped
  • cilantro cream sauce (see below)
  • 1 avocado pitted and diced
  • cilantro (to taste)
  • Sriracha (optional, to taste)
Cilantro Cream Sauce
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place shrimp and taco seasoning in a Ziploc bag and shake until shrimp is coated with seasoning.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Place shrimp in pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until pink and cooked through.
  3. Remove shrimp and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  4. Place tortilla scoops out on a tray and place a little bit of cabbage in each scoop.
  5. Spoon about 1 tsp of the cilantro cream sauce into each scoop over the cabbage.
  6. Place shrimp and a couple dices of avocado into each scoop.
  7. Drizzle a little Sriracha (optional) over shrimp and garnish with cilantro. 
  8. Serve immediately. 
For the Cilantro Cream Sauce:
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  1. Combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. 
  2. Stir well to combine, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 78mg (3%) Potassium 95mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 126IU (3%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Potassium 95mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 126IU 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.