Shrimp Tacos

These shrimp tacos are filled with seasoned shrimp, cabbage, Cotija cheese and a homemade crema sauce. The shrimp taco sauce truly elevates the flavor of these Mexican tacos.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword shrimp taco sauce, shrimp tacos

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 662kcal

Author Kelsey

Ingredients

Shrimp Taco Seasoning

1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon oil

For the Tacos

8 6 inch corn tortillas
2 cups red cabbage shredded
1 medium avocado
4 ounces Cotija cheese
1/2 cup red onion sliced
1 medium lime cut into wedges

Cilantro Crema

2 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 limes juiced
1/2 cup cilantro minced

Instructions

In a bowl you are going to add all your spices. Chili powder, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and then the shrimp.
Toss to coat the shrimp fully.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and then add in the oil and get it nice and hot.
Toss shrimp in and cook until it is fully cooked. Once cooked remove from the skillet and place on a plate. The shrimp will curl in, and become pink and opaque once fully cooked.
White the shrimp is cooking add your ingredients for crema sauce in a bowl and whisk to combine.
Heat up your corn tortillas and then assemble your tacos with all your favorite toppings and a drizzle of crema sauce.

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