Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Our shrimp tacos recipe is worth making for dinner tonight. The tacos are juicy, sweet, and creamy with just the right amount of heat.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: how to make shrimp tacos, sauce for shrimp tacos, shrimp tacos, shrimp tacos recipe, slaw for shrimp tacos
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 489kcal
Author: Luna Regina
- 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp 20 oz raw shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 6-inch corn tortillas
- 4 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 2 oz green cabbage shredded
- 2 oz red cabbage shredded
- 4 oz avocado sliced
- 1 oz red onion sliced
- 1 oz feta cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add 12 oz shrimp, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tsp Sriracha to the pan. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Cook and stir occasionally for another 2 minutes.
Bake 8 tortillas at 395 ℉ for 3 minutes.
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro until combined. Set aside.
Assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with green cabbage, red cabbage, avocado, stir-fried shrimp, red onions, feta cheese, a drizzle of sauce, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Serve.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 259mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg