Easy spicy shrimp tacos

⏱️ 15 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican easy dinner
Easy spicy shrimp tacos
Nutrition per Serving
239
Calories
28g
Protein
5g
Carbs
11g
Fat

Easy spicy shrimp tacos with fresh avocado and sour cream sauce is the perfect fast dinner recipe and great for feeding a crowd.

📝 Ingredients

  • 500 g / 1lb shrimp (deveined and peeled )
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime/lemon juice
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • flour/corn tortillas (heated )
  • cabbage (shredded )
  • avocado (sliced )
  • fresh cilantro/coriander
  • sliced chillies / chile peppers
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cilantro / coriander (finely chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the oil, lemon/lime juice and spices. Mix well to coat the shrimp in the spices and set aside.
  2. 2Make the taco sauce by combining all the ingredients.
  3. 3Cook the shrimp in a large, hot pan or griddle pan for 1-2 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
  4. 4Assemble the tacos by topping warmed tortillas with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, spicy shrimp and sour cream sauce. Finish with fresh coriander/cilantro and finely sliced chillies.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Alida Ryder on simply-delicious-food.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.