Ingredients

8 ounce sour cream

2 limes

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup scallion

Salt, to taste

Ground black pepper, to taste

1 pound frozen shrimp

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tomatoes

2 cups lettuce

1 cup red cabbage

1 bunch scallion

1 cup guacamole

1/2 cup salsa

8 small flour tortillas

Jalapeño pepper, to taste

Lime, to taste

Fresh cilantro, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: In a food processor or blender, combine the sour cream, juice of 2 limes, fresh cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, scallion, salt, and ground black pepper. Process until creamy and smooth.

Step 2: Pour the sauce into a container, cover, and chill until ready to serve.

Step 3: Place the frozen shrimp in a rimmed, shallow pan. Drizzle olive oil over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.

Step 4: Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the shrimp, ensuring all surfaces are coated. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 5: Transfer shrimp and seasoning liquid to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until shrimp are heated through and opaque. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl.

Step 6: Warm the flour tortillas and place on plates. Top each with shrimp, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded red cabbage, chopped scallion, guacamole, jalapeño slices, and salsa.

Step 7: Squeeze lime wedges over the tacos if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro and drizzle with the chilled cilantro lime sauce before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra spice, add more jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to the shrimp while cooking.

Swap the flour tortillas for corn tortillas for a gluten-free option and a slightly different texture.

Add diced avocado or pickled onions for extra creaminess and tang.

Use fresh shrimp if available; just reduce cooking time accordingly.

FAQs

Can I use fresh shrimp instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh shrimp works great. Just reduce the cooking time since fresh shrimp cooks faster than frozen to avoid overcooking.

How can I make these tacos vegetarian?

Replace the shrimp with grilled or roasted vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms for a delicious vegetarian alternative.

Dinner

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce Recipe

Introduction