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Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos
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Shrimp Tacos are a flavorful and quick meal that brings a taste of the coast right to your kitchen. These tacos feature succulent shrimp seasoned with a blend of spices, crisp cabbage, creamy avocado, and a zesty homemade yogurt-lime sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they are not only delicious but also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes. With just 29 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy vibrant flavors and textures that will impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • ½ small red or green cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt
  • Water (as needed to thin the sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • ¼ cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl. Adjust thickness with water if needed.
  2. Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet and cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
  4. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  5. Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with cabbage, avocado slices, shrimp, sauce, cilantro, and Cotija cheese.

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