Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp marinated in a fresh spice blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and lime, seared until charred at the edges, and served over a cilantro-lime cabbage slaw - the lime and cilantro in the slaw, not just sour cream, are what make these taste like real Mexican shrimp tacos.
⏱ 25 min🍽 4 servings
dinnermexicanquick
Ingredients
- •1 lb shrimp, peeled
- •1 tsp chili powder
- •1 tsp cumin
- •1/2 tsp garlic powder
- •1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- •2 tbsp lime juice (divided)
- •2 tbsp vegetable oil
- •2 cups shredded cabbage
- •1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- •1/3 cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)
- •8 small corn tortillas
- •Lime wedges, for serving
Steps
- 1.Toss the shrimp with the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, half the lime juice, and salt; let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- 2.Toss the cabbage with the cilantro and remaining lime juice to make a quick slaw.
- 3.Cook the shrimp in oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink with slightly charred edges.
- 4.Warm the tortillas.
- 5.Fill with shrimp, the cilantro-lime slaw, and a dollop of sour cream, and serve with lime wedges.