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Shrimp Tacos

Savory Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Lime Sauce in 30 Minutes!

These shrimp tacos feature juicy shrimp and a tangy creamy lime sauce, perfect for a quick family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Lime Sauce
  • 0.5 cup sour cream substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise use a vegan alternative if desired
  • 1 unit lime juice fresh lime juice is recommended
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or substitute with freshly minced garlic
  • to taste sriracha adjust according to spice preference
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb shrimp ideally medium to large (31-40 count per pound)
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • to taste salt sea salt can be used as a substitute
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • to taste cayenne pepper adjust according to heat preference
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika can swap with regular paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
For the Tacos
  • 6 units corn tortillas flour tortillas can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
  • 1 unit avocado sliced
  • 0.25 unit red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • to taste cilantro omit if desired
  • 1 unit lime cut into wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by preparing your fresh ingredients for the shrimp tacos. Shred about one cup of purple cabbage, slice one ripe avocado, thinly slice a quarter of a red onion, and chop a handful of cilantro. Lastly, crumble some cotija cheese and cut a lime into wedges for serving.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine half a cup of sour cream, a quarter cup of mayonnaise, the juice of one lime, one teaspoon of garlic powder, and a drizzle of sriracha. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Pat dry one pound of shrimp with paper towels. In a bowl, season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, one teaspoon of cumin, a pinch of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and two cloves of freshly minced garlic. Toss to coat.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side. Keep them warm.
  5. In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  6. To assemble the tacos, place 2-3 shrimp on each warmed tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and red onion. Drizzle with creamy lime sauce, sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize toppings with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, or different cheeses as desired.

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