Best 5 Shrimp Tacos With Jalapeno Tartar Sauce Recipes

**Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Tartar Sauce: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing shrimp tacos, where succulent shrimp meets a symphony of vibrant flavors. Savor the sweet and smoky notes of grilled shrimp, enveloped in warm tortillas, and topped with a zesty jalapeño tartar sauce. Experience a burst of freshness with our crisp cabbage slaw, tangy salsa, and creamy avocado slices. Indulge in this delectable dish, perfect for taco nights, casual gatherings, or a flavorful lunch.

In addition to the main shrimp taco recipe, our article offers a diverse collection of complementary recipes to enhance your culinary experience:

* **Jalapeño Tartar Sauce:** Elevate your tacos with this creamy and tangy sauce, featuring a perfect balance of heat and acidity.

* **Cabbage Slaw:** Prepare a refreshing and crunchy slaw, adorned with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing.

* **Tomatillo Salsa:** Create a flavorful and vibrant salsa, using fresh tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapeños.

* **Guacamole:** Indulge in our creamy and luscious guacamole, made with ripe avocados, zesty lime, and a touch of spice.

* **Pico de Gallo:** Enjoy the classic Mexican condiment, featuring chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a refreshing lime dressing.

With this comprehensive guide, you'll have everything you need to create an unforgettable taco feast. Let's dive into the recipes and explore the culinary wonders that await!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP TACOS WITH CREAMY TACO SLAW

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The BEST Healthy Shrimp Tacos with cabbage slaw and creamy cilantro lime sauce. Juicy, spicy, and so easy! Cook on the stove or grill.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound large or jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed (fresh or frozen and thawed))
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 to 8 corn or flour tortillas
Garnishes: avocados (cilantro, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime wedges)
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic (peeled)
1/2 small jalapeno (seeds and membranes removed)
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest and juice of 1 large or 2 very small limes (about 2 teaspoons zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
2 cups shredded cabbage ( or slaw mix)

Steps:

Rinse and pat the shrimp dry, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the chili powder, chipotle chili, cumin, and salt. Toss to coat evenly. Let rest while you prepare the shrimp taco sauce and slaw.
Prepare the sauce and slaw: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Place the cabbage in a mixing bowl and toss with about 1/2 cup of the sauce. Add more sauce if you desire a creamier slaw, then reserve the rest of the sauce for serving.
Cook the shrimp: In a large nonstick skillet over medium high, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the shrimp and sauté just until the shrimp is cooked through and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes. Do not overcook! Transfer the shrimp immediately to a plate.
Warm the tortillas (optional) and assemble the tacos: If you like, warm the tortillas in the microwave (put them in a stack and cover them with a lightly damp towel) or a 250 degree F oven while the shrimp cook. To serve, fill the tortillas with your desired number of shrimp, then top generously with the slaw, extra sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, and any other desired toppings. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 taco (of 8), including tortilla, shrimp, and slaw, Calories 158 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g

JALAPENO TARTAR SAUCE

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A spiced up tartar sauce perfect for fish tacos, fish sticks, crab cakes, catfish or shrimp!

Provided by Susie Weinrich

Categories Sauce

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno peppers (minced )
2 tbsp (heaping) red onion (diced )
2 tbsp (heaping) cilantro (chopped )
2 tbsp capers
1 garlic clove
2 tsp fresh lime juice

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients in the small food processor or blender and process for approx. 15 seconds.
Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 recipe, Calories 1170 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 126 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 2080 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g

SHRIMP TACOS

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I got the idea for these shrimp tacos from a favorite restaurant. The shrimp is sauteed in honey butter, topped with a delicious mango salsa, and wrapped in a tortilla. It tastes worth a million bucks yet is so simple. Everyone will be begging for more.

Provided by abewasabe

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 47m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
2 tomatoes, diced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped red onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup honey butter
1 pound salad shrimp
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

Toss the mango, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, garlic, salt, and lime juice together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Melt the honey butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
To serve, place a few shrimp onto a warm tortilla, top with mango salsa and fold up. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 187.5 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 950.7 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY

Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Creamy Cilantro Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: shrimp, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, skewers, olive oil, corn tortillas, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime zest, salt, lime juice, green cabbage, red cabbage, jalapeño, lime wedge, fresh cilantro

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 lb shrimp, deveined & tails removed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
24 skewers, bamboo or metal
4 tablespoons olive oil
24 corn tortillas
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon lime zest
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 ½ cups green cabbage
1 ½ cups red cabbage
1 tablespoon jalapeño, minced
lime wedge
fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large bowl, season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt. Toss gently to combine.
Using 2 bamboo or metal skewers, poke through the top and bottom of the shrimp and push down to the bottom of the skewer.
Add 3 more shrimp to the same skewer and repeat until all of the shrimp are used.
Right before you put the shrimp on the grill, brush each skewer with a generous amount of olive oil, to prevent sticking.
Grill over high heat for 3 minutes, brush the top side with more olive oil, flip, and let cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Remove from skewers & set aside for taco assembly.
In a bowl, combine all creamy cilantro sauce ingredients. Stir well to combine.
In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, and minced jalapeño. Pour half of the sour cream mixture over the cabbage, saving the other half for extra sauce to put on the tacos.
Assemble the tacos on corn tortillas. Add the cabbage mixture, followed by the shrimp. Top with the creamy cilantro sauce, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 2 grams

BAJA SAUCE FOR FISH OR SHRIMP TACOS

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I really like this on grilled or blackened fish tacos.

Provided by flachaz

Categories Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
¾ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper

Steps:

Stir sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, seafood seasoning, and ancho chile pepper together in a bowl.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, wild-caught shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
To devein the shrimp, use a sharp knife to make a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp, from the head to the tail. Remove the vein and rinse the shrimp under cold water.
To make the jalapeno tartar sauce, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
To cook the shrimp tacos, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
To assemble the shrimp tacos, place a tortilla on a plate. Add some shrimp, shredded cabbage, and jalapeno tartar sauce. Top with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, salsa, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Shrimp tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. With so many different ways to make them, you're sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give shrimp tacos a try!