Best 7 Shrimp Tacos With Spicy Cream Sauce Recipes

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# Mouthwatering Shrimp Tacos with a Kick: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary adventure with our delectable shrimp tacos, a harmonious blend of zesty flavors and textures. Picture succulent shrimp, marinated in a flavorful symphony of spices, grilled to perfection, and nestled in warm, soft tortillas. The shrimp's tender texture and briny essence are elevated by the vibrant, spicy cream sauce, a creamy canvas infused with a fiery kick. An array of fresh toppings, from crisp cabbage to vibrant salsa and creamy avocado, adds layers of flavor and texture, creating a symphony of tastes in every bite. These shrimp tacos are not just a meal; they are an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

**Recipes Featured in this Article:**

* **Classic Shrimp Tacos:** A timeless recipe that showcases the natural flavors of shrimp, grilled to perfection and served with an array of traditional toppings.

* **Crispy Shrimp Tacos:** A delightful twist on the classic, featuring a crispy coating that adds an extra layer of texture and flavor.

* **Baja Shrimp Tacos:** Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Baja California, these tacos combine succulent shrimp with a zesty, tangy sauce.

* **Spicy Shrimp Tacos:** For those who love a bit of heat, these tacos pack a punch with a spicy cream sauce that adds a fiery kick.

* **Grilled Shrimp Tacos:** Enjoy the smoky, charred flavor of grilled shrimp in these tacos, complemented by a refreshing avocado crema sauce.

No matter your taste preferences, our collection of shrimp taco recipes has something for everyone. From classic simplicity to tantalizingly spicy, these tacos offer a culinary journey that is sure to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, fire up your grill, and embark on a delicious adventure with our shrimp taco recipes!

Here are our top 7 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

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

SHRIMP TACOS WITH CILANTRO-LIME CREMA



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Fresh and quick shrimp tacos that are perfect for any day!

Provided by chrispcooks

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 pounds large frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon grated Valencia orange zest
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
20 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 avocados, thinly sliced, or to taste
1 red onion, finely diced, or to taste
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, diced, or to taste
2 limes, cut into wedges, or as needed

Steps:

  • Rinse defrosted shrimp under cold water, drain, and pat dry.
  • Combine shrimp, chili powder, garlic, paprika, cumin, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coriander, and orange zest in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Heat olive oil in nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
  • While shrimp cooks, prepare crema by whisking together sour cream, zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cilantro, garlic powder, and 1 pinch each of salt and black pepper.
  • Heat corn tortillas in either a pan or on a griddle over low heat, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to let them burn. Set aside.
  • Assemble tacos by spreading 1 teaspoon crema across each tortilla, adding 3 or 4 shrimp, 2 slices of avocado, a sprinkle of fresh red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Serve with sliced limes to squeeze on top and extra crema on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 162.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH SPICY CREAM SAUCE



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I used an indoor grill for the shrimp. You could easily use the outdoor grill or just saute in a large skillet until done. Also, I use sriracha, but you can substitute any hot sauce. Just be sure to adjust for taste.

Provided by Jencathen

Categories     Avocado

Time 16m

Yield 2-3 tacos, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
avocado, Sliced
coleslaw mix
flour tortilla
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix first 7 ingredients and toss with shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Skewer shrimp on long metal skewers and place on preheated indoor grill on med-high for about 3 minutes per side.
  • Mix together all the sauce ingredients.
  • Warm tortilla, spread some of the sauce on tortilla. Top with avocado, coleslaw mix and 3 to 4 shrimp on top and then enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1072, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.3

SHRIMP TACOS WITH SPICY CREAM SAUCE



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Another recipe from the Southern Living All-Time Favorites Magazine. The Spicy Cream Sauce uses fat-free sour cream along with spices to jazz up these shrimp tacos. This is on my go-to list of recipes to try.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 43m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) container nonfat sour cream
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon cumin, ground (divided)
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
3/4 cup water
1 lb shrimp, medium (unpeeled)
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 avocado, chopped
8 corn tortillas, warmed (6-inch size)

Steps:

  • Whisk together sour cream, 1 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoons salt and cinnamon. Add 3/4 cup water, stirring until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Peel shrimp, and devein. If desired, chop. Combine remaining 1 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a shallow dish or a zip-lock plastic freezer bag; add orange juice and shrimp, turning to coat. Cover or seal, and chill 15 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. Saute garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turns pink. Serve with sour cream mixture and avocado in warm tortillas. Prep time includes refrigeration time.

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 each Mission® Small/Fajita Super Soft Flour Tortillas
1 lb. Medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Ground black pepper
¼ tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. Lime juice, fresh
1 tbsp. Olive oil
½ cup Mango, fresh, diced
½ cup Red onion, diced
½ cup Cilantro, fresh, roughly chopped
1 tbsp. Sriracha sauce
½ cup Ranch dressing
Fresh lime wedges, as needed

Steps:

  • 1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing and sriracha. Reserve refrigerated. 2. In a separate mixing bowl, combine shrimp, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and lime juice. Toss to combine. 3. Heat a saute pan over medium high heat until hot. Add olive oil, then the shrimp, and saute until pink and cooked through (about 2 to 3 minutes), turning often to cook evenly. 4. To assemble tacos, place about 4 warm shrimp into each tortilla and top with 1 tbsp. diced mango and 1 tbsp. diced onions. Drizzle with sriracha ranch dressing and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges to be squeezed over top.

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO



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These tasty shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa and avocado are seasoned with chili and lime juice for a quick and easy dinner.

Provided by Fioa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
16 (5 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups tomatillo salsa
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp mixture in the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lime juice.
  • Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds each. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with cooked shrimp. Top with tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 185.2 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1332.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 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

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

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, grill the shrimp instead of cooking them in a pan.
  • If you don't have any chipotle chiles in adobo, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  • To make the spicy cream sauce ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, just stir it until smooth.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought tortillas instead of making your own.
  • Be sure to warm the tortillas before filling them. This will make them more pliable and less likely to tear.
  • Top the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

These shrimp tacos with spicy cream sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the spicy cream sauce adds a delicious kick. The tacos are also very versatile and can be topped with a variety of different ingredients. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these shrimp tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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