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baja shrimp tacos with lime wedges on a plate

Baja Shrimp Tacos

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Servings 6
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 23 minutes
Tender, savory shrimp is sautéed in a finger-licking marinade and sizzled to perfection then packed into the middle of a tortilla, garnished with all your favorite taco toppings. Finish off with a generous drizzle of spicy-creamy baja sauce and voila!

Ingredients
 

Shrimp Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp (raw, peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Baja Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • dash of hot sauce

Taco Fixings

  • 8-10 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/3 cup queso fresco cheese (crumbled )
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes (diced )
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 2-3 wedges fresh lime

Instructions
 

  • Wash the raw shrimp and pat it dry.
  • To a large bowl add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, chili powder, and lime juice. Stir to combine. Add the washed and dried shrimp to the bowl and stir together to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave it in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to marinate.
  • While that marinates, begin on the baja sauce. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to a bowl. Add the hot sauce to taste. Stir until combined. Add more lime juice or more sour cream & mayo depending on how saucy / thick you want the sauce to be. Cover, or pour it into a dressing bottle, and let it chill for a few minutes in the fridge.
  • Remove your shrimp from the fridge and add it to a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes each side until the color of the shrimp turns an opaque pink. Remove the shrimp from the heat and start assembling your tacos.
  • Warm up the tortillas on a dry skillet or in the microwave. Keep in a tortilla warmer, or wrap in foil to keep warm. Assemble your tacos with a spoonful of baja sauce at the center of the tortilla, add a little bit of the coleslaw mix on top, as well as some diced tomatoes. Top the veggies with a serving of shrimp, crumbled queso fresco and cilantro. Finish off with a drizzle of extra baja sauce or a salsa of your choosing. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storage - I recommend storing the tacos, disassembled. Keep the shrimp, sauce, coleslaw mix, toppings and tortillas all separate from each other stored in airtight containers in the fridge. The leftovers should last for about 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 587IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 3mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican