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Easy spicy shrimp tacos

July 12, 2019 by Alida Ryder Leave a Comment

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Easy spicy shrimp tacos with fresh avocado and sour cream sauce is the perfect fast dinner recipe and great for feeding a crowd.

Easy spicy shrimp tacos

I am a taco obsessive. If tacos are on the menu, you can bet I’m going to order them. But as is the case with most things, homemade is always best. These shrimp tacos are embarrassingly easy to make and have been a hit every single time I’ve served them. The spicy shrimp are juicy and seasoned perfectly and with the creamy avocado, crunchy cabbage and easy sour cream taco sauce, ensures a flavor explosion with every bite.

Easy spicy shrimp tacos

How to make shrimp tacos

Season shrimp with taco seasoning of your choice then cook in a hot pan until cooked through and golden brown on both sides. To make the sour cream taco sauce, combine finely chopped cilantro/coriander, crushed garlic, lime or lemon juice and sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat flour or corn tortillas in a hot pan then top with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, spicy shrimp and sour cream sauce. Finish with finely chopped chilli peppers and fresh cilantro/coriander.

How to cook shrimp for tacos

Pan-frying or grilling shrimp is the best way to cook shrimp for tacos. Season or marinate peeled shrimp (prawns) in olive oil, lemon or lime juice, taco seasoning, Mexican oregano, chile (chilli) powder and ground cumin. Grill in a stove top grill pan or fry in a large, hot frying pan or skillet until the shrimp are golden brown on both sides. The shrimp is cooked when the flesh is opaque white throughout.

Spicy shrimp for tacos

How to make shrimp taco sauce

Combine sour cream with finely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander), crushed garlic, lemon or lime juice and season with salt and pepper. You can add any herbs and spices you have on hand. Ground cumin, coriander, paprika and red pepper flakes (chilli flakes) all work well.

What to serve with shrimp tacos

  1. Creamy guacamole
  2. 5-minute salsa
  3. Corn salsa
  4. Pico de gallo
  5. Mexican street corn

Easy spicy shrimp tacos with sour cream sauce

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Easy spicy shrimp tacos

Easy spicy shrimp tacos

Easy spicy shrimp tacos with fresh avocado and sour cream sauce is the perfect fast dinner recipe and great for feeding a crowd.
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Course: Easy Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Easy shrimp recipe, Shrimp taco recipe, Spicy shrimp tacos
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

For the spicy shrimp

  • 500 g / 1lb shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime/lemon juice
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt

For the shrimp tacos

  • flour/corn tortillas heated
  • cabbage shredded
  • avocado sliced
  • fresh cilantro/coriander
  • sliced chillies / chile peppers

For the sour cream taco sauce

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup cilantro / coriander finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the oil, lemon/lime juice and spices. Mix well to coat the shrimp in the spices and set aside.
  • Make the taco sauce by combining all the ingredients.
  • Cook the shrimp in a large, hot pan or griddle pan for 1-2 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
  • Assemble the tacos by topping warmed tortillas with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, spicy shrimp and sour cream sauce. Finish with fresh coriander/cilantro and finely sliced chillies.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 335mg | Sodium: 1308mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 3mg

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