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Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Shrimp Tacos Recipe (Fresh, Creamy & Quick)

Fresh shrimp tacos with soft tortillas, creamy lime sauce, crunchy cabbage, and avocado. A bright, easy 20‑minute shrimp tacos recipe perfect for weeknights.
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 tacos
Calories per serving 360 kcal

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 16 raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • pepper
  • salt

For the Creamy Lime Sauce

  • 4 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • juice of ½ lime
  • ½ tsp chili sauce or sriracha
  • salt

For the Tacos

  • 8 small soft flour tortillas
  • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage red or white
  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • 1 to 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • red onion (optional), finely diced

Instructions

Season the Shrimp

  1. Add the shrimp to a bowl with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.

Make the Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili sauce, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the lime or heat to taste.

Cook the Shrimp

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium‑high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, just until pink and lightly charred. Remove from the heat.

Warm the Tortillas

  1. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for a few seconds on each side until soft and pliable.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. Fill each tortilla with shredded cabbage, shrimp, avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of creamy lime sauce. Add red onion if you like extra bite.
    Shrimp Tacos Recipe