Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce



The spicy, flavorful shrimp and the creamy, tangy cilantro lime sauce in these shrimp tacos go really well together. Perfect for a quick and tasty meal!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp lime zest

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper

Add shrimp and toss to coat

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat

Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque

Remove from heat

In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, and lime zest to prepare the cilantro lime sauce

Warm the corn tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side

To assemble tacos, place a spoonful of shredded lettuce on each tortilla, followed by cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro

Drizzle the cilantro lime sauce over the toppings in each taco

Serve the shrimp tacos immediately and enjoy!


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