Ingredients
– 1/4 cup olive oil for the garlic cilantro lime sauce
– 1/2 cup chopped green onions for the garlic cilantro lime sauce
– 1/2 cup cilantro leaves for the garlic cilantro lime sauce
– 2 cloves garlic for the garlic cilantro lime sauce
– 1/2 teaspoon salt for the garlic cilantro lime sauce
– Juice of 2 limes for the garlic cilantro lime sauce
– 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt for the garlic cilantro lime sauce
– 1/4 cup water (optional, to thin sauce) for the garlic cilantro lime sauce
– 2 teaspoons chili powder for the shrimp taco spice mix
– 2 teaspoons cumin for the shrimp taco spice mix
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder for the shrimp taco spice mix
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for the shrimp taco spice mix
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) for the shrimp taco spice mix
– 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt for the shrimp taco spice mix
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed for the tacos
– 2 to 3 cups shredded green or purple cabbage for the tacos
– 8 small tortillas (corn or flour) for the tacos
– 2 avocados for the tacos
– 1/4 cup Cotija cheese (or feta as substitute) for the tacos
– Lime wedges for serving for the tacos
Instructions
1-First, whip up that sauce to set the stage for flavor. Blend 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, juice of 2 limes, 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt, and 1/4 cup water if needed until it’s mostly smooth. Isn’t it cool how a few simple ingredients can create such a zesty base?
2-Next, mix up your slaw by tossing 2 to 3 cups shredded green or purple cabbage with some of that sauce save the rest for topping later. Now, for the star of the show: pat 1 pound large shrimp dry and coat them with the spice mix of 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt.
3-Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 5 to 8 minutes, flipping them occasionally until they’re done.
4-Finally, assemble your tacos by smashing the 2 avocados and layering them on 8 small tortillas with the slaw, shrimp, 1/4 cup Cotija cheese or feta, lime wedges, and extra sauce. There you go tacos ready to enjoy!
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🦐 Use peeled and deveined shrimp for ease; frozen shrimp can save prep time.
🥬 Substitute parsley if avoiding cilantro or omit if desired.
🌮 Warm or lightly char tortillas before assembly for improved texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos