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Shrimp tacos recipe featuring grilled shrimp, creamy guacamole, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on soft corn tortillas.

Shrimp Tacos Recipe: Your Guide to Flavor, Freshness & Effortless

A quick, flavorful shrimp tacos recipe bursting with citrus, spice, and crunch—perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Toss with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk sour cream with half the lime juice and a pinch of salt to make lime crema.
  3. Shred cabbage, slice avocado, and chop cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Warm tortillas in skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave in a damp towel for 30 seconds.
  6. Assemble tacos: layer cabbage, shrimp, avocado, lime crema, and cilantro on each tortilla.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

Marinate the shrimp even briefly to enhance flavor. Patting ingredients dry keeps tacos crisp and avoids soggy tortillas.