Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro Lime Sauce
These delicious shrimp tacos with cilantro lime sauce have it all: seared to perfection cajun shrimp, creamy cilantro dressing, crunchy cabbage, and a savory touch of cotija cheese.
Servings 6 tacos
Ingredients
Shrimp Tacos
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 small tortillas corn or flour
- 2 cups green cabbage shredded
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese optional
- 1 avocado in slices optional
Cilantro Lime Sauce
- 1 ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil or water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin optional
Instructions
- Make the cilantro-lime sauce by blending all of the sauce ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- Rinse, drain, and dry the shrimp with a paper towel. Season the shrimp generously with cajun seasoning.
- Set a flat-bottom pan on medium-high heat and add the oil. Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp.
- Saute one side of the shrimp for about 2 minutes. Flip them over and season the other side of the shrimp and cook for 1-2 more minutes. The shrimp will turn pink once it is cooked.
Assemble the Taco
- Warm up the tortillas in a hot pan, with or without a little oil. Line up the shrimp in the tortilla. Add a generous dollop of the cilantro lime sauce. Top it off with shredded cabbage. You can add some cotija cheese and some avocado slices to the taco if you'd like. Enjoy!