Author
Natasha's Kitchen
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
8 tacos
A simple way to elevate a basic shrimp taco. The sauce is prepared quickly and the toppings can be anything you want. The only thing we change up is we cook the shrimp in the air fryer, 4 minutes a side at 385 degrees.
Ingredients
Shrimp Taco Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. lime juice, squeezed from 1 medium lime
- 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp. Sriracha sauce, or to taste
Shrimp Taco Toppings
- 8 white corn tortillas
- 1/2 small purple cabbage, 2 cups shredded
- 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz. Cotija cheese, (1 cup grated on a box grater)
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 lime , cut into 8 wedges
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb. shrimp (medium or large), raw. We use Wild Fork’s Argentine red shrimp.
- 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Make the Shrimp Taco Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside for the flavors to meld. Transfer to a squeeze bottle if desired.
- Prep the Toppings – Thinly slice cabbage, dice the avocado, finely dice the red onion, and coarsely chop the cilantro. Arrange toppings in small bowls for easy serving.
- Season the Shrimp – Thaw and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add seasonings and garlic and stir to combine.
- Cook the Shrimp – Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and add shrimp in a single layer. Sauté 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. As soon as they are cooked through (white inside with some pink and red accents outside), transfer to a serving platter and set aside to cool.
- Heat the Tortillas – You can toast the tortillas over a gas flame, on a griddle or in a skillet.
- To Serve – Build tacos by arranging toppings and shrimp over each toasted tortilla. Serve drizzled with the taco sauce.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Follow all the instructions above with the exception of frying the shrimp in a skillet.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer into the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes total (flip them after 4 minutes).
- If using Argentine red shrimp specifically, check for an internal temperature of 145 degrees as Argentine shrimp are red in color from the start, and can easily get overcooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 308 kcal, Carbs: 21 grams, Protein: 17 grams, Fat: 18 grams
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