Shrimp Tacos

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Plump, spiced shrimp and creamy slaw make these shrimp tacos feel like a restaurant-style meal. Top them off with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh avocado slices!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
  • SHRIMP:
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • TACOS:
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • Sliced avocado, optional
  • Lime wedges

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss cabbage with 1/2 cup sour cream mixture. Save remaining sour cream mixture for serving.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and seasonings. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes.
  3. To serve, top each tortilla with cabbage mixture, shrimp, remaining sour cream mixture, Cotija cheese and, if desired, avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 490 calories, 31g fat (9g saturated fat), 179mg cholesterol, 928mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein.

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