Description
Make Baja style shrimp tacos featuring seasoned shrimp, a zesty cilantro lime crema, and crisp cabbage slaw. This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
- Make the cilantro lime crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lime juice, water, and black pepper until smooth.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the tortillas according to package directions, either in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave.
- Assemble the tacos: Place a portion of shredded cabbage on each warm tortilla. Top with the cooked shrimp. Drizzle generously with the cilantro lime crema. Add optional avocado slices and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can blacken the shrimp by increasing the heat slightly and cooking until the spices form a dark crust.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a teaspoon more water to the crema mixture.
- Use corn tortillas for a more traditional Mexican flavor, or flour for a softer wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 190