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Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Sauce for a Flavorful Fiesta

These easy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Sauce are a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined fresh or frozen, large or jumbo
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
For the Tortillas
  • 8 units tortillas corn or flour, gluten-free options available
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or garlic powder
  • 1 small jalapeño, minced remove seeds for milder version
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional
  • 1 lime zest and juice freshly squeezed
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage mix green and purple cabbage for color

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry. In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, chipotle pepper, cumin, and salt. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Make the Taco Sauce
  1. In a food processor, blend Greek yogurt, one tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, lime zest, and lime juice until smooth.
Mix the Slaw
  1. Toss shredded cabbage with a couple of tablespoons of taco sauce. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Cook the Shrimp
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm tortillas and fill each with shrimp, top with slaw and extra taco sauce. Serve immediately garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Assemble shrimp tacos just before serving to keep tortillas soft and slaw crunchy.

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