Best Shrimp Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Taco Components
01 -
1 pound fresh large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
02 -
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
03 -
1 teaspoon chili powder
04 -
1 teaspoon smoky chipotle pepper powder
05 -
1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 -
½ teaspoon sea salt
07 -
6-8 soft tortillas (corn or flour)
→ Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce & Slaw
08 -
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 -
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 -
1 fresh garlic clove
11 -
½ small jalapeño, seeds removed
12 -
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
13 -
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
14 -
Zest and juice from 1 large lime
15 -
2 cups crisp shredded cabbage
→ Optional Toppings
16 -
Ripe avocado slices
17 -
Fresh cilantro sprigs
18 -
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
19 -
Lime wedges for serving
20 -
Fresh mango salsa
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat your shrimp completely dry with paper towels and place in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with half the olive oil and toss with chili powder, chipotle powder, cumin, and salt until evenly coated. Set aside while you make the sauce.
02 -
Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, lime zest, and lime juice in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
03 -
Place shredded cabbage in a bowl and mix with about half cup of the cilantro lime sauce. Add more sauce if you prefer it creamier, then set aside the remaining sauce for serving.
04 -
Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for about 4 minutes, just until they turn pink and are cooked through. Don't overcook or they'll become tough!
05 -
If desired, warm tortillas in the microwave under a damp towel or in a 250°F oven. Fill each tortilla with shrimp, top generously with slaw and extra sauce, then add your favorite toppings. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Notes:
01 -
Leftover shrimp keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, though it tastes best fresh
02 -
The slaw stays crisp for 2 days refrigerated, and extra sauce keeps for 5 days
03 -
Instead of reheating shrimp (which can make it tough), try using leftovers on salads
04 -
Can be cooked on the grill instead of stovetop for extra smoky flavor