Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos
Juicy garlic butter shrimp piled into warm tortillas with a cool and creamy slaw creates a perfect taco night meal. These tacos come together in under 30 minutes for a fast and flavorful dinner.
Tender garlic butter shrimp tucked into soft tortillas and topped with a bright and creamy cabbage slaw.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Make the slaw
In a medium bowl, toss shredded cabbage with sour cream and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the slaw while you prepare the shrimp so the flavors can meld together.
Season the shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dry shrimp will sear much better than wet shrimp and develop a better crust.
Cook the shrimp
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Warm the tortillas
While the shrimp rest, warm the tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until slightly charred and pliable. Keep them wrapped in a towel to stay warm.
Assemble the tacos
Place 3 to 4 shrimp on each warm tortilla. Top generously with the creamy cabbage slaw and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately while the shrimp are still warm.
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