Spicy Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Spicy Shrimp Tacos topped with colorful cabbage and a creamy taco sauce is an easy shrimp taco recipe you can make in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium raw shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 lime juiced
For The Sauce
- 1 avocado peeled and pitted
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 jalapeno stem trimmed; remove seeds for milder heat
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (1 lime)
For Serving
- 1 1/2 cups sliced green cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups sliced purple cabbage
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 8 corn tortillas
Instructions
For the Shrimp
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp with chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper and toss until evenly coated.Add shrimp to the pan (you'll need to cook in two batches) and cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and no longer translucent. Transfer to a plate and cook remaining shrimp.
- Sprinkle with salt and squeeze lime juice over the top.
Avocado Sauce
- Place all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- Place a little of each cabbage on tortilla, drizzle with some sauce, top with 4-5 shrimp, drizzle with more sauce, sprinkle with cilantro. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 412cal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1166mg | Sugar: 7g | Fiber: 9g | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2mg