Flavor-Packed Authentic Mexican Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Shrimp Tacos pack a flavorful punch with crisp slaw and cilantro lime sauce, ready to elevate your mealtime in minutes.

Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Savour the simplicity and zest of Shrimp Tacos, a recipe that brings together tender shrimp and lively cabbage slaw, all topped off with a zesty cilantro lime sauce. This dish proves you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen for a taste of gourmet. Quick to prepare, it’s an instant hit for any meal occasion.

INGREDIENTS

25-30 pre-cooked Shrimp (raw can be used as well)
12 Corn Tortillas
Broccoli Slaw or Coleslaw
Cilantro (Chopped)
Lime
Avocado (Diced)
Cilantro Avocado Yogurt Dressing (can be found at Walmart)
¼ tsp. Chili Powder
¼ tsp. Paprika
⅛ tsp. Cayenne Pepper (omit if you want it less spicy)
Olive Oil
Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook the Shrimp:

Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-sized skillet.
Add the shrimp and spices, mixing. Cook for about 2 minutes if you’re using pre-cooked shrimp, just to heat them. If using raw shrimp, increase your cooking time by a couple of minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

Prepare the Tortillas:

In a preheated skillet, add a little bid of oil and place 1 tortilla. Heat on each side for about 20 seconds. This step makes the tortillas more pliable and adds a slight toast for extra flavor.
Alternatively, you can soften the tortillas in the microwave.

Assemble the Tacos:

Take 2 tortillas and stack them on top of each other. This is optional, as using 1 tortilla is also fine but 2 gives extra thickness and support for the fillings.
Layer with slaw, then add 4-5 cooked shrimp on top.
Add cilantro and slices of avocado.
Squeeze lime over the tacos for that zesty kick.
Top it off with a drizzle of the cilantro avocado yogurt dressing.

Serve:

Repeat the steps for assembling with the remaining ingredients.
Serve the tacos immediately to enjoy them at their best!

Serving Suggestion

Cilantro Lime Rice
Refried Beans
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo
Jicama Slaw
Tortilla Chips
Black Bean Salad
Mexican Quinoa Salad
Chips and Salsa

Tips and Tricks

The recipe doesn’t specify which spices to use, so feel free to customize according to your preference. A combination of cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper usually works well for shrimp tacos.
For the cilantro avocado yogurt dressing, you might blend together cilantro, avocado, yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.