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Best Shrimp Tacos

Best Shrimp Tacos

The ultimate taco experience! These Best Shrimp Tacos are packed with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Fresh shrimp, zesty sauce, and crunchy toppings make this dish a must-try. Dive into the vibrant flavors tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt like Tajin or Old Bay
  • 8 tortillas corn tortillas or flour if you prefer
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 1 lime lime juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or Louisiana style hot pepper sauce

Equipment

  • Peeler
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Drizzle jumbo shrimp with oil to coat and season shrimp with garlic and seasoning salt.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice and sriracha in a small bowl adding a few drops of water if needed to thin it out so you can drizzle; set aside or transfer to a squeeze bottle.
  3. To make the slaw combine the cabbage, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice and cilantro in a large bowl; cover and chill.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F. Cook the shrimp for 5 to 6 minutes shaking the basket halfway until cooked through in the center. To cook them on the skillet, do so over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  5. Meanwhile, char the corn tortillas on an open flame or skillet for about 30 seconds and set aside.
  6. To serve: Place 1/4 cup slaw on each tortilla, top each with 3 shrimp, then drizzle with spicy mayo, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

You can make the slaw a few hours in advance. Swap the shrimp for grilled fish. Store leftovers separately to keep tortillas from getting soggy.