Skip to header Skip to footer

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

7/14/2025
SHRIMP-TACOS_600-(1).jpg
For the Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions 
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup water (to thin the sauce, if needed)
Shrimp Taco Spices:
  • 2 tsp each chili powder and cumin 
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp each onion powder and garlic powder 
  • 1 tsp coarse salt
Shrimp Tacos:  
  • 1lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed 
  • 2 avocados
  • 2-3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
  • 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
  • Lime wedges for serving 

Directions:

  1. Pulse all the sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until mostly smooth. Add water if needed to thin.
  2. Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage. Use the leftover sauce to top the tacos.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp in a small bowl with the spice mix to get it coated. Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and sauté for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through.
  4. Assemble the tacos by adding smashed avocado, slaw and shrimp. Finish with Cotija cheese, lime wedges and extra sauce. 

Thanks to our friends at Pinch of Yum for this incredible recipe!