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Easy Shrimp Tacos with Sauce

Easy Shrimp Tacos with Sauce

Juicy spiced shrimp tucked into warm tortillas with a zesty chipotle-lime sauce and crunchy slaw. Fast, fresh, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Shrimp

  • 1.1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined tails removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 tsp chili powder
  • 0.75 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh

Creamy Chipotle-Lime Sauce

  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp chipotle in adobo puree adjust to taste
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.125 tsp kosher salt

Slaw & Assembly

  • 2 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for slaw
  • 1 tbsp lime juice for slaw
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt for slaw
  • 0.25 tsp granulated sugar balances acidity
  • 12 oz corn tortillas 6-inch
  • 0.75 cup pico de gallo for topping
  • 0.5 cup crumbled cotija cheese for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle puree, honey, garlic powder, and salt. Chill.
  • Toss cabbage, cilantro, and red onion with olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Pat shrimp dry. Combine with oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 30–45 seconds per side until pliable.
  • Assemble tacos with slaw and shrimp. Drizzle sauce, then top with pico and cotija. Serve immediately.

Notes

Variation: Add diced avocado or swap cotija for shredded Monterey Jack. For heat, mix extra chipotle into the sauce. To warm tortillas for a crowd, wrap in foil and heat at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Shrimp Tacos with Sauce flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.