Description
This vibrant Shrimp Taco Recipe combines perfectly seasoned sautéed shrimp with a creamy, tangy sauce and fresh toppings like shredded purple cabbage, avocado, and Cotija cheese, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy and flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 1½ Tbsp lime juice
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp Sriracha
Toppings and Assembly
- 8 corn tortillas
- ½ small purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 4 oz Cotija cheese
- ¼ bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha until smooth and well combined. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- Prep the toppings: Shred the purple cabbage, dice the avocado and red onion, crumble the Cotija cheese, and chop the cilantro. Arrange these toppings so they are ready for assembling the tacos.
- Season the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
- Sauté the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until shrimp are pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Toast the tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas by toasting them directly over a flame or heating them briefly in a dry skillet until they are golden and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: Place cooked shrimp on each warmed tortilla, add generous amounts of cabbage, onion, avocado, and Cotija cheese, then drizzle with the prepared sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
- For extra heat, add more Sriracha or sprinkle additional cayenne pepper on the shrimp.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the flavor—don’t skip it!
- To save time, buy pre-shredded cabbage and pre-diced onions if available.
- For gluten-free, make sure tortillas are certified gluten-free corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: shrimp tacos, easy shrimp tacos, Mexican shrimp recipe, quick dinner, taco recipe, seafood tacos
