Best Ever Shrimp Tacos

These are the best ever shrimp tacos because the cook is simple and the prep brings in all of the flavors and fats you expect in a good and messy taco.

Bring a little bit of taco seasoning to create this authentic taco dish and mix it well with all of your favorite taco fats.

The feta in here will surprise you, and you’ll want it again and again.

My kids love them! Great win for mom team!

You’ll want it again and again.

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Why I love Best Ever Shrimp Tacos?

I am one that will try any taco, so this one is not a hard sell for me. If you love easy and simple food that tastes anything, this one will please your crowd.

• Fast – The cilantro-based taco sauce takes just a few minutes, and the shrimp will cook quickly in the skillet.
• Delicious – You can’t beat the simplicity of the flavor profile with garlic, lime, and cilantro bringing it all home with the taco seasoning.
• Versatile – These tacos will go with everything and can be accommodated or modified for picky eaters or people with allergies or vegan food preferences.

What to season shrimp with?

When you are making shrimp tacos, you want to season the shrimp with something with a little kick most of the time. Otherwise, it’s just a different kind of sandwich. Bring your salt and pepper to the dish, but remember that the lime and mayo will balance any kick that your spicy seasoning will add.

How to cook shrimp perfectly?

This is the best shrimp tacos recipe because it offers the gold standard for cooking shrimp. In some oil and butter to start, and then saute on high until they are ready. You can add some garlic into the butter and oil until it is fragrant if you are a garlic nut like I am.

How to serve Best Ever Shrimp Tacos?

These shrimp tacos do well with almost anything that embodies taco night. Think refried beans, Spanish or Mexican rice, cole slaw (already included), and nachos. French fries supreme are a crowd-pleaser if you really want to win them over tonight.

Cooking Tips:

Don’t fret with the shrimp once they are in the pan, let them cook on their own in the pan. When they are ready you will notice them start to move around the pan. Orange and white is the color you are looking for, and when the flesh at the head of the shrimp is no longer clear, they are ready to eat.

Variations:

You can make these best-ever shrimp tacos as spicy as you want to, and add some of your favorite Cajun or Creole seasoning to give these tacos an extra kick. Or, play with the soft cheeses here if you can’t locate feta. Goat cheese goes well with this, cheddar doesn’t unless you are bringing in other meats that can take it.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp peeled and deveined
• Medium flour tortillas
• Butter
• Oil
• Taco seasoning
• Coleslaw mix
• Mayonnaise
• Sour cream
• Minced garlic
• Cilantro
• Lime juice
• Feta cheese crumbles
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped avocado

How To Make Homemade Shrimp Tacos:

Step 1. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. Stir to combine well.

Adding the mayonnaise.

Adding the cilantro.

Adding the sour cream.

Adding the minced garlic.

Adding the lime juice.

Step 2. In another bowl, place some of the dressing on the coleslaw mix, and stir to combine well.

Step 3. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4. Add the shrimp to the skillet with the taco seasoning.

Saute until cooked through.

Step 5. Place a layer of the coleslaw mixture in the bottom of the tortillas, top with shrimp, and garnish with tomatoes, feta cheese, and avocado. Drizzle with the remaining sauce mixture.

Now, ready to serve.

Best Ever Shrimp Tacos

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

These are the best ever shrimp tacos because the cook is simple and the prep brings in all of the flavors and fats you expect in a good and messy taco. Bring a little bit of taco seasoning to create this authentic taco dish and mix it well with all of your favorite taco fats. The feta in here will surprise you, and you’ll want it again and again.

5 from 2 votes

Review Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
• 8 Medium flour tortillas
• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• 1 Tbsp. Oil
• 1 Tbsp. Taco seasoning
• 1 ½ C. Coleslaw mix
• ⅓ C. Mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp. Sour cream
• 1 tsp. Minced garlic
• ¼ C. Chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. Lime juice
• Feta cheese crumbles
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped avocado

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Instructions

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, cilantro and lime juice. Stir to combine well.
• In another bowl, place some of the dressing on the coleslaw mix, and stir to combine well.
• Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet with the taco seasoning, and saute until cooked through.
• Place a layer of the coleslaw mixture in the bottom of the tortillas, top with shrimp and garnish with the tomatoes, feta cheese and avocado. Drizzle with the remaining sauce mixture and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 786kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 273mg | Sodium: 1927mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g

Author: Marta

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How to store Best Ever Shrimp Tacos?

If you are just storing the shrimp, they will store well in the fridge or freezer in an airtight plastic bag. An airtight shallow container for full tacos is an ideal way to store these shrimp tacos when you have leftovers.

How to reheat Best Ever Shrimp Tacos?

You may not need to reheat these, especially if you are using the best ever shrimp tacos as leftovers. If they are fully made with the cole slaw in them, they will be very nice as a cold dish for a lunch or afternoon snack. This shrimp tacos recipe can not really be reheated, but you can reheat the shrimp alone in the oven for a few minutes just to get some heat into them.

How much does Best Ever Shrimp Tacos last on the fridge?

Cooked shrimp can last in the fridge for up to four days, but do not push this. You won’t need to ask, it won’t smell or feel right, even if it feels edible. In the freezer on the other hand, cooked shrimp does well for up to one year.

Can I make ahead Best Ever Shrimp Tacos?

You can, but you don’t really need to. This shrimp tacos recipe doesn’t take any time, and the shrimp is best served cooked fresh. If you want to make anything ahead here, make the mayonnaise and lime sauce ahead and you save a few minutes while you are flipping the shrimp.

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