Shrimp Tacos

Drescription

Plump, spiced shrimp and creamy slaw make these shrimp tacos feel like a restaurant-style meal. Top them off with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh avocado slices!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 corn or flour tortillas (6 inches)
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• sliced avocado, optional
• lime wedges

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss cabbage with 1/2 cup sour cream mixture. Save remaining sour cream mixture for serving.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and seasonings. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes.
3. To serve, top each tortilla with cabbage mixture, shrimp, remaining sour cream mixture, Cotija cheese and, if desired, avocado. Serve with lime wedges.