Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cilantro Lime Sauce

5 from 1 vote

This recipe for shrimp tacos with spicy cilantro lime sauce is easy to follow and quick to make, so you can have restaurant-quality, spicy sauteed shrimp tacos in minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cilantro Lime Sauce Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 214kcal

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound medium raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce

For the Sauce

½ cup sour cream
¼ cup buttermilk
1 jalapeño, seeds removed
1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ to 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust based on spice preference)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Taco Assembly

7-9 flour or corn tortillas, 4-inch
guacamole, optional
½ cup green cabbage
¼ cup feta cheese
fresh lime juice
cilantro, chopped (additional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and dried basil. Use this mixture to thoroughly coat all the shrimp.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the shrimp, lime juice, and soy sauce. Cook the shrimp until pink on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a food processor or blender, blend together the sour cream, buttermilk, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.
To assemble the tacos, warm the corn tortillas and then start with a layer of homemade or store-bought guacamole and spread it on the bottom center of each tortilla. Then layer it with a small bunch of green cabbage followed by the cooked shrimp. Drizzle some of the cilantro-lime sauce over each taco and then top with a squeeze of lime juice, feta cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Plate and enjoy!

Notes

You will know when the shrimp is cooked when it is pink and no longer gray or translucent, and the shrimp curls slightly. Shrimp usually takes about 1 to 3 minutes to cook on either side depending on the size of the shrimp used. Don’t spend more than 4 to 6 minutes cooking the shrimp or it will be overdone and rubbery.
If you’re not entirely a fan of spicy food, feel free to remove the spicy elements such as the chili powder, cayenne pepper, jalapeno, and hot sauce!

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