Shrimp Tacos

Name: Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 tacos
Ingredients: 1 lb Shrimp; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon Salt & ½ tsp pepper; red cabbage; avocado slices; 3-4 limes; cilantro; 8 inch tortillas; ¼ cup sour cream; ¼ cup mayo; 1.5 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons very finely chopped cilantro; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 tacos
Calories
332 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Shrimp Tacos

Allison Stevens

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So quick and easy to make, these Mexican shrimp tacos are perfect for Cinco de Mayo and taco Tuesday. Tortillas are loaded with seasoned pan-fried shrimp, fresh veggies and drizzled with a cilantro lime sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb Shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Salt & ½ tsp pepper
red cabbage chopped
avocado slices
3-4 limes
cilantro chopped
8 inch tortillas warmed

Sauce

¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayo
1.5 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons very finely chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a medium bowl whisk together cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, tossing once halfway through cooking, about 3 - 4 minutes.
In a bowl whisk together all sauce ingredients (sour cream, mayo, lime juice, cilantro) while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
To assemble tacos, layer red cabbage, shrimp, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro over warmed tortillas. Drizzle with Cilantro-Lime Sauce.

Notes

Take care not to overcook the shrimp, they only take a few minutes to cook through and can become chewy in texture if overcooked.
Warm the tortillas in the oven or on a gas cooktop before filling. This will help them to be more pliable so they won't rip when you fold them.
I prefer to use full-fat sour cream and mayo for the creamiest flavor, but you can use low-fat if you prefer.
This shrimp taco seasoning is so good and flavorful. Don't omit any of the spices.
The shrimp taco sauce is made with equal parts sour cream and mayo but you can substitute them with yogurt and avocado oil mayo for a healthier alternative.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 916mg (38%) Potassium 462mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 514IU (10%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	332kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	150mg	50%
Sodium	916mg	38%
Potassium	462mg	10%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	514IU	10%
Vitamin C	31mg	34%
Calcium	160mg	16%
Iron	3mg	17%