Description
These Easy Shrimp Tacos feature seasoned, sautéed shrimp served in warm tortillas with a creamy chipotle sauce, fresh corn, cilantro, and tangy cotija cheese. Ready in just 22 minutes, this vibrant and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Chipotle Cream Sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 chopped chipotle peppers (packed in adobo sauce)
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Taco Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- cotija cheese (for garnish)
- lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Make the Chipotle Cream: In a bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce. Stir thoroughly until smooth and well mixed. This sauce can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to use.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt to coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas using your preferred method (skillet or microwave). Distribute the cooked shrimp evenly among the tortillas. Add some thawed corn, a spoonful of the chipotle cream sauce, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos to add a fresh, zesty flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chipotle peppers or increase the cayenne pepper amount.
- To keep shrimp tender, avoid overcooking; they should just turn pink and opaque.
- Frozen corn should be thawed before adding to the tacos for the best texture.
- Corn tortillas keep it gluten free, while flour tortillas add a softer texture—choose based on preference.
- The chipotle cream sauce can be made a day ahead to deepen the flavors.
- Garnish with extra lime wedges and fresh chopped cilantro for enhanced freshness.
