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Shrimp Tacos
These Shrimp Tacos are a must-try - loaded with plump, juicy shrimp, crisp cabbage, avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a garlic-lime crema sauce that will win you over. We serve these over toasted tortillas for an authentic taste you'll crave. P.S. In a pinch, you can easily substitute all of the shrimp seasonings for 1 tbsp of taco seasoning.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●pan
- ●skillet
- ●griddle
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make the Shrimp Taco Sauce - In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside for the flavors to meld. Transfer to a squeeze bottle if desired.
shrimp (medium or large) (raw)1 lb
2
Prep the Toppings - Thinly slice cabbage, dice the avocado, finely dice the red onion, and coarsely chop the cilantro. Arrange toppings in small bowls for easy serving.
large avocado (pitted, peeled, and diced)1red onion (diced)1/2
3
Season the Shrimp - Thaw and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add seasonings and garlic and stir to combine.
shrimp (medium or large) (raw)1 lb
4
Cook the Shrimp - Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and add shrimp in a single layer. Sauté ⏱️ 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. As soon as they are cooked through (white inside with some pink and red accents outside), transfer to a serving platter and set aside to cool.
shrimp (medium or large) (raw)1 lbolive oil1 Tbsp
5
Heat the Tortillas - You can toast the tortillas over a gas flame, on a griddle or in a skillet**.
6
To Serve - Build tacos by arranging toppings and shrimp over each toasted tortilla. Serve drizzled with the taco sauce.
shrimp (medium or large) (raw)1 lb
Nutrition Facts
calories
308 kcal
fat Content
18 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
849 mg
protein Content
17 g
cholesterol Content
163 mg
carbohydrate Content
21 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
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