Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are a fresh and vibrant twist on a classic Mexican dish. Combining the savory flavor of shrimp with the bright and zesty notes of cilantro and lime, these tacos are both refreshing and flavorful. The combination of a lightly seasoned shrimp filling with a crispy, soft tortilla base makes for a perfect balance of texture and taste. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish, cilantro lime shrimp tacos are sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
- Combine shrimp olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin in a bowl.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or another type of pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding cook in batches if needed. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Combine the Greek yogurt mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt in a bowl and mix until smooth to make the crema.
- Heat tortillas in a pan until warmed if desired.
- Layer cabbage onto the tortilla then add corn. Place shrimp on top and drizzle with cilantro lime crema. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro. Enjoy
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 street taco style tortillas flour or corn
- 2 cups red cabbage roughly shredded
- ½ cup canned corn drained and rinsed
- ½ cup queso fresco
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- Cilantro Lime Crema Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 3 tbsp mayo
- Juice from 1 fresh lime
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin in a bowl.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or another type of pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding, cook in batches if needed. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt in a bowl and mix until smooth to make the crema.
- Heat tortillas in a pan until warmed, if desired.
- Layer cabbage onto the tortilla, then add corn. Place shrimp on top and drizzle with cilantro lime crema. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro. Enjoy
Notes
- Use avocado slices or additional toppings as desired.
- You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or fish.
- Warm tortillas directly on an open flame for a slightly charred flavor or use a microwave for convenience.