Baja Shrimp Tacos
These Baja Shrimp Tacos are bursting with flavor and come together in under 30 minutes! Tossed in seasoning and topped with a delicious Crema sauce, this recipe is perfect for a breezy weeknight meal or a fun summer dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 269kcal
Ingredients
Shrimp Tacos
- 1 lb Shrimp - peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 street taco style tortillas - flour or corn
- 2 cups red cabbage - roughly shredded
- ½ cup canned corn - drained and rinsed
- ½ cup queso fresco
- 2 tablespoons cilantro - chopped
Cilantro Lime Crema Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- Juice from 1 fresh lime
- ½ cup cilantro - chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin in a bowl.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or another type of pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding, cook in batches if needed. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt in a bowl and mix until smooth to make the crema.
- Heat tortillas in a pan until warmed, if desired.
- Layer cabbage onto the tortilla, then add corn. Place shrimp on top and drizzle with cilantro lime crema.
- Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg