Description
These Baja Shrimp Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors, with succulent shrimp marinated in a blend of spices, served in warm tortillas with a zesty creamy sauce and crunchy cabbage slaw.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings and Sauce:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Lime wedges for serving
Additional:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, coat shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce in a bowl.
- Prepare the Cabbage: Toss cabbage with some of the sauce.
- Cook the Shrimp: Cook marinated shrimp in a skillet until pink and cooked through.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with cabbage, shrimp, sauce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Grilling the shrimp adds a smoky touch.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
- Enhance with avocado or pickled onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
