Easy Home Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb Shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (divided for shrimp and cooking)
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
• 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
• Salt (to taste)
• Black Pepper (to taste)
• 2 cup Shredded Cabbage (green or red, or a mix)
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise (for the slaw)
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (for the crema)
• 1 tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (finely minced, or use the sauce)
• 8 Corn Tortillas (small street taco size)
• 1 Avocado (sliced for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to ensure every shrimp is evenly coated in the spice mixture.

2. 2

   Prepare the slaw by mixing the shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a separate bowl. Stir until the cabbage is well-coated and set aside to let the flavors meld.

3. 3

   Prepare the chipotle crema by whisking together the sour cream, minced chipotle peppers (or adobo sauce), and the remaining tablespoon of lime juice until smooth.

4. 4

   Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and have a nice sear on the outside. Do not overcook.

6. 6

   While the shrimp are cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until soft and slightly charred.

7. 7

   To assemble, place a generous scoop of the lime slaw onto each warm tortilla.

8. 8

   Top the slaw with 3-4 pieces of cooked shrimp.

9. 9

   Garnish with avocado slices and a generous drizzle of the chipotle crema. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.

Notes

For extra heat, add more chipotle sauce to the crema. If you prefer a lighter slaw, you can substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• tacos
• mexican
• quick-dinner
• pan-seared
• shrimp