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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Craving bold flavor with minimal effort? These Spicy Shrimp Tacos are the perfect weeknight appetizer or light dinner.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Taco Sauce

  • ▢½ cup plain 2% or full-fat Greek yogurt, or 5 tablespoons sour cream plus 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ▢2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ▢½ teaspoon sriracha sauce or to taste
  • ▢½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ▢⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ▢pinch of salt
  • ▢water as needed to thin sauce

Shrimp

  • ▢1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (you can remove the tails before or after cooking)
  • ▢1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ▢½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ▢½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ▢¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ▢¼ teaspoon salt
  • ▢¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ▢1 tablespoon olive oil

For Serving

  • ▢8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • ▢½ small red or green cabbage* shredded
  • ▢1 avocado sliced
  • ▢¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ▢¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese

Instructions
 

Make the Taco Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika and salt. If the sauce is too thick you can thin it with a little water, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the other taco components.

Prepare the Shrimp

  • Lay the shrimp out in a single layer on a cutting board or in a large baking dish. Pat them dry with paper towels. Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of the shrimp and pat gently to help the seasonings stick.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook about 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.

Warm the Tortillas

  • (Optional) Warm and slightly crisp the tortillas, one at a time, in a hot skillet on the stove. Alternatively, you can warm the tortillas all at once between paper towels in the microwave.

Assemble Tacos

  • To serve, fill each tortilla with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, cooked shrimp, a drizzle of sauce, chopped cilantro and crumbled Cotija cheese.

Notes

  • To thaw frozen shrimp: Place shrimp in a colander set over a bowl and thaw for 24 hours in the refrigerator, OR to thaw shrimp quickly, place the frozen shrimp in a bowl of cold water for 10-20 minutes, until thawed. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Packaged coleslaw mix may be used in place of the fresh shredded cabbage, if desired.
  • Be sure to use gluten-free tortillas if you need the tacos to be gluten-free.

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