Shrimp Tacos with Best Shrimp Taco Sauce
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(737)
Ingredients
8 tacos
- 1 lb shrimp (medium or large), raw
- 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 white corn tortillas, (small, 6” diameter), or Hard Taco Shells
- 1/2 small purple cabbage, 2 cups shredded
- 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz Cotija cheese, (1 cup grated on a box grater)
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice, squeezed from 1 medium lime
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp Sriracha sauce, or to taste
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Chef’s notes
Corn tortillas are best for making shrimp tacos. Either yellow or white corn tortillas will do but white corn tortillas are preferred for flavor and texture.
The shrimp taco sauce is a garlic-lime crema with a touch of spice from the hot sauce. Adjust Sriracha to taste depending on spice preference.