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Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce

These Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce and cabbage slaw, are ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a casual or a weeknight family dinner.

30 Min 6 servings

Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Sauce:

Tacos:

Directions

  1. 1

    Cilantro Lime Sauce: In a medium bowl combine sour cream, garlic, green onion, cilantro, salt, black pepper, lime juice and Cotija cheese. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cabbage slaw: In a medium bowl, add green and purple cabbage with ½ cup of the cilantro lime sauce. Toss. Refrigerate slaw and remaining sauce until ready to serve.

  3. 3

    Peel avocado, remove the pit, mash avocado with a fork and set aside.

  4. 4

    To cook shrimp: In a medium bowl, mix shrimp, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder until well combined, set aside.

  5. 5

    Heat 1 Tbsp. cooking oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes. Add in seasoned shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping occasionally.

  6. 6

    Tortillas: Preheat a medium skillet or griddle on low-medium heat for 2 minutes. Lightly brush all tortillas using remaining cooking oil. Place tortillas on the skillet and warm each side for 1 minute.

  7. 7

    To serve tacos: place a spoonful of mashed avocado on each tortilla, top with a 4-5 pieces of shrimp, top with coleslaw and crumbled Cotjia cheese. Serve with remaining cream sauce and lime wedges. Enjoy!

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