Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 shrimp (peeled, deviened, raw); 3 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp paprika; 2 soft taco tortillas; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 3/4 cup cabbage, finely shredded (lettuce is cool too if you prefer!); 1/2 tomato, chopped; 1 tbsp red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup instant white rice; 1 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sour cream; 1 tsp milk; 1/4 ground cumin; pinch ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 shrimp (peeled, deviened, raw)
3 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp paprika
2 soft taco tortillas
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
3/4 cup cabbage, finely shredded (lettuce is cool too if you prefer!)
1/2 tomato, chopped
1 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup instant white rice
1 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp milk
1/4 ground cumin
pinch ground black pepper

1
Chop up your cabbage, tomato, red onion, garlic, and prep any fixins (black beans and/or cilantro might be a nice addition!)
2
Combine all ingredients for the sauce (mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, cumin, pepper)
3
Cook white rice according to directions.
4
1 serving is plenty for this recipe - cook as much as you need if you are making a larger portion.
5
Heat olive oil and butter in a saute pan on med-low until bubbly.
6
Add chopped garlic and paprika and let cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until fragrant but not browning.
7
Add in shrimp and lightly salt and pepper.
8
Cook 3-5 minutes or until it starts looking pink on one side and then flip.
9
Lightly salt and pepper again and cook another 3-5 minutes until shrimp is cooked through.
10
Flip another couple times to get both sides nice and cooked through.
11
Get your tacos ready!
12
Heat for 15 seconds to warm, then add chopped cabbage and rice.
13
Place 3 shrimps on each taco.
14
Top with tomato, red onion, and white cumin sauce.
15
(and hot sauce if you like!)

326

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 shrimp (peeled, deviened, raw), 3 clove garlic, finely chopped, 1/4 tsp paprika, 2 soft taco tortillas, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Tacos

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