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flameDinnerSeafoodMexican & LatinUnder 30 mins
Shrimp Tacos
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
ServesServes: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Lime juice, from 1 lime
- 2 Tbsp Taco seasoning
- 1 lbs Large shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed, about 30
- 8 (6-inch) Corn tortillas, warmed
Mexican hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Lime wedges, for serving
Avocado Crema
- 1 Small avocado
- 1 Large garlic clove
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 2 Tbsp Lime juice, from 1-2 limes
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, lightly packed
- 1 Small jalapeño, seeded
Cabbage Slaw
- 3 cups Thinly shredded green cabbage
- 1/3 cup Sliced white onion, paper thin (1/2 medium onion)
- 1/3 cup Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, lime juice and taco seasoning. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Make the crema: Add the avocado, garlic, sour cream, salt, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeño to the base of a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Make the slaw: In a large bowl toss together the cabbage, raw onion and cilantro with 1/2 cup of avocado crema until fully incorporated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Warm the tortillas, using a little bit of olive oil if desired. Once warmed/toasted, place them on a plate and cover them with a tea towel so that they stay warm. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until pink and fully cooked through about 2 minutes each side.
- Place 3-4 shrimp on each tortilla and top with the slaw. Serve with hot sauce if desired.
Originally published at themodernproper.com. Reproduced for personal collection.
