Description
Give your Taco Tuesday a major upgrade with this deliciously quick recipe for Baja Shrimp Tacos! Ready in just 30 minutes and dressed in a bright and zesty yogurt lime crema sauce, these easy shrimp tacos are certain to become part of your regular rotation. They’re colorful, flavorful, and restaurant-quality good!
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, cleaned, shelled, deveined, tails off
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Yogurt Lime Crema Sauce
- 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Tacos
- Tortillas
- Purple cabbage, shredded
- Avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Add the shrimp, olive oil, lime juice, fresh cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the lime crema sauce. In a small bowl combine the yogurt, mayo, lime juice, honey, fresh cilantro, garlic powder, and paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Next add cooking spray to a large pan or skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp to the pan. Cook on each side for about 2-3 minutes.
- Then assemble the tacos. Warm up your tortillas. Layer on the lime crema sauce, shrimp, shredded purple cabbage, avocado slices, Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy!
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