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Shrimp Tacos

Servings 4
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Fresh, zesty, and packed with flavor, shrimp tacos are the perfect quick meal for busy nights. Juicy, seasoned shrimp pair beautifully with crisp toppings and a squeeze of lime, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a light but satisfying bite.

Ingredients
 

Cilantro Cream Sauce

  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 green onions (each cut into 2-3 pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp lime juice (2 limes)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Shrimp Seasoning

  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Tacos

  • 1 lb large shrimp (devined and tails removed)
  • 3 cups green cabbage (shreeded very thin)
  • 8-10 taco sized tortillas
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 1 avocado (sliced)

Instructions
 

  • ulse all the sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until mostly smooth. Add water if needed to thin.
  • Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage. We’ll use the leftover sauce to top the tacos.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp in a small bowl with the spice mix to get it coated. Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and sauté for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through.
  • For the prettiest and easiest-to-eat assembly, go in this order: smashed avocado, slaw, and shrimp. Finish with Cotjia cheese, lime wedges, and extra sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American