Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Shrimp:
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋
• For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp cumin
• For the Tacos:
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas 🌮
• 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
• 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
• Extra lime wedges for serving 🍋

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Marinate & Cook the Shrimp
2. 2In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
3. 3Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. 4Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side, until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
5. 52️⃣ Prepare the Cilantro Lime Sauce
6. 6In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin.
7. 7Blend for a smoother texture or leave it chunky for a rustic feel.
8. 83️⃣ Assemble the Tacos
9. 9Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
10. 10Layer each tortilla with shredded cabbage, shrimp, sliced onions, and a drizzle of cilantro lime sauce.
11. 11Sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve with extra lime wedges.