Why I Love This Recipe

Some dinners just feel like summer, and these shrimp tacos are one of them. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes, the toppings stay fresh and crisp, and that creamy spicy sauce ties everything together in the best way. They’re the kind of tacos that disappear fast, so if you’re feeding a crowd, I’d recommend making a little extra.

Enjoying The Leftovers

The shrimp are great the next day, but I recommend keeping everything separate and building the tacos fresh. It only takes a few minutes and makes a big difference in texture.

Storing

Store the cooked shrimp, slaw, sauce, and toppings in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm the tortillas just before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Reheating

Reheat the shrimp gently if you’d like them warm, then load up each tortilla with the slaw, shrimp, avocado, cilantro, and plenty of the creamy spicy sauce. Don’t forget an extra squeeze of fresh lime right before taking your first bite.

A shrimp taco with cabbage slaw on a plate with dressing on top. Another taco being held up in the air.
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Shrimp Tacos

Taco Tuesday has some serious competition. These Shrimp Tacos are filled with perfectly seasoned shrimp, crunchy slaw, creamy avocado, and a spicy homemade sauce that you'll want to drizzle on everything. They're fresh, full of flavor, and come together fast enough for even the busiest weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 6 medium size tortillas
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 2 1/2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
Optional toppings
  • Sliced avocado
  • Cabbage slaw mix
  • Red onion, finely diced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
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Instructions

  • Add the avocado oil to a pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add the peeled shrimp and 1 packet of taco seasoning of choice in a large bowl, then mix until the shrimp is fully coated.
  • Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on both sides until pink.
  • Add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl, mix well, and set aside.
  • Next, heat up the tortillas in a pan on medium-high heat for about 30sec -1 min on each side or until your desired level of crispiness.
  • Into each taco, add the cooked shrimp, some cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, diced red onion, a drizzle of sauce, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy!

Equipment

saute pan
mixing bowls
measuring cups
cutting board

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 6g