Baja Shrimp Tacos?
by Amira
Published: May 5, 2023 · Modified: Feb 12, 2024?
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A delicious, easy and healthy shrimp taco recipe for dinner tonight. Enjoy the savoury, crispy and slightly spicy flavours of this shrimp tacos with your favorite taco topping for a fun and quick weeknight dinner.
These Baja Shrimp Tacos are fresh , crunchy and delicious. The combination of flavours from the shrimp, creamy dressing and avocado are amazing. The tacos can be served as a meal or appetiser, which makes them perfect for any occasion.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Halal?
Prep Time: 10 minutes ? ?Cook Time: 10 minutes ?Total Time: 20 minutes?
Source: https://amiraspantry.com/baja-shrimp-tacos
Serves 12 Tacos?
Calories: 193kcal?
Author Amira
For the Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp deveined with tails taken off
? teaspoon black pepper
? teaspoon chili powder
? teaspoon coriander
? teaspoon garlic powder
? teaspoon smoked paprika
? teaspoon ground cumin
? teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon oil
For the Baja Sauce:
? cup sour cream
? cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
? cup fresh cilantro chopped
? teaspoon garlic powder
? teaspoon salt or to taste
? teaspoon cayenne pepper
To Serve:
? cup Cotija cheese
2 cups coleslaw mix
fresh cilantro
diced tomatoes
guacamole
lime wedges
red onion
12 tortillas
In a medium bowl, combine sauce ingredients well and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the first 7 ingredients and toss well to coat shrimp.
In a large skillet add oil and sauté shrimp on high heat about 4 minutes.
Assemble Tortillas:
Spoon shrimp in warm tortillas and top with coleslaw mix, Cotija cheese and drizzle sauce over.
Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes:
Store leftover shrimp refrigerated in an airtight container for 4 days.
You can use chipotle mayo in the sauce for a flavourful kick.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg
