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Best Shrimp Tacos


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  • Author: hailey-carter
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option

Description

Delicious shrimp tacos wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with crunchy slaw and a creamy cilantro lime sauce.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup slaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, juiced


Instructions

  1. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  3. Mix the sour cream with lime juice and chopped cilantro to create the sauce.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave until pliable.
  5. Assemble the tacos with shrimp, slaw mix, and cilantro lime sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

For quicker prep, buy pre-peeled and deveined shrimp. You can customize toppings and tortillas for different preferences.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican