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Shrimp Tacos
Connie Hope

Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Lime Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For the Garlic Lime Sauce

  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha
  • Pinch of salt
For Assembly

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, hot sauce, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    Prepare the toppings by shredding the cabbage, dicing the avocado, chopping the cilantro, and finely dicing the red onion.
    Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
    Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, over a gas flame, or in the oven until soft and lightly toasted.
    Assemble the tacos by adding cabbage to each tortilla, followed by shrimp, avocado, red onion, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
    Drizzle with the garlic lime sauce and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
    Serve immediately while warm.

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Notes

  • Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough very quickly.
  • Fresh lime juice provides the best flavor.
  • Warm tortillas are easier to fold and less likely to break.
  • The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance.
  • For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or additional hot sauce.
  • Skill Level: Easy

Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 310
  • Protein: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg