Description
These Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema feature succulent shrimp seasoned to perfection, topped with crunchy cabbage and a refreshing creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 street taco style tortillas flour or corn
- 2 cups red cabbage roughly shredded
- ½ cup corn drained and rinsed
- ½ cup queso fresco
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- cilantro lime crema
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- juice from 1 fresh lime
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt until smooth to create the crema. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Warm the tortillas in the skillet if desired.
- Assemble by layering cabbage on the tortillas, followed by corn and shrimp, then drizzle with cilantro lime crema. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro.
Notes
For extra spice, consider adding diced jalapeños to the shrimp mixture.
Feel free to substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different twist.
Make sure to serve the tacos immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
