Description

A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender shrimp in a rich garlic-lime creamy sauce, served on warm corn tortillas with crunchy cabbage slaw and avocado.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 limes (juiced)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
8 small (6-inch) white corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Hot sauce (e.g., Cholula or Tapatío)
1 tbsp olive or avocado oil

Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, half of the cumin, and half of the chili powder. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, juice of one lime, minced garlic, remaining cumin, and chili powder. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once shimmering, add the shrimp in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary).
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, forming a ‘C’ shape. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the same pan, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Keep wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
To assemble, place a spoonful of shredded cabbage on a warm tortilla, top with cooked shrimp, and drizzle generously with the creamy sauce.
Add sliced avocado, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and hot sauce to taste. Roll up gently and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp; they should be pink and opaque. Ensure shrimp are very dry before cooking to get a good sear rather than steaming. Warm tortillas to prevent cracking. The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos per person
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 450
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 4
Protein: 22

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