Baja Shrimp Tacos are the weeknight hero you didn’t know you needed. These come together in no time, have incredible flavor, and have a sauce that is out of this world. Try them tonight and they’ll be on rotation from now on!
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Perfect for a busy weeknight, these Baja shrimp tacos have a tangy slaw and a wonderfully creamy, perfectly zesty sauce that comes together in no time. Easy to throw together at a moments notice and tasty enough to please even the pickiest palette, I hope you’ll try these and fall in love!
recipe ingredients
- shrimp
- tajin
- cayenne or red chili flakes
- cumin
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
- avocado oil
- green cabbage
- purple cabbage
- green onions
- Thai sweet chili sauce
- limes
- avocado
- garlic
- cilantro
- Mexican crema or sour cream
- jalapeño
- cotija or feta cheese
how to make baja shrimp tacos
Time needed: 25 minutes
For the best Baja Shrimp Tacos, simply:
- AVOCADO COTIJA CREMA
Baja shrimp tacos need an amazing sauce. This is just such a sauce.
In a food processor, combine all the crema ingredients and blend until smooth. Store in refrigerator until time to serve. - LIME VINAIGRETTE SLAW
Baja shrimp tacos also need some tang and some crunch.
Toss all of the slaw ingredients to combine. I recommend doing this a few hours ahead of time so the flavors have time to get nicey-nice. - SHRIMP
Toss shrimp in the seasonings and spices. Sauté shrimp in avocado oil over medium-high heat until just cooked through. This will only take a couple of minutes. You don’t want to overcook the shrimp. No one like a rubbery crustacean.
- BAJA SHRIMP TACO ASSEMBLY
Pile shrimp high onto your tortilla of choice. Top with slaw and avocado crema. Enjoy!
frequently asked questions
As long as you use a corn tortilla instead of flour, you will not have to worry about the gluten!
Tajin is amazing. It’s a tangy chili lime seasoning that can be used on almost anything. People use it to sprinkle on fruit, rim the tops of cocktail glasses, and it’s a perfect addition to these shrimp tacos. If you don’t have any, I highly recommend adding it to your spice pantry arsenal.
Don’t have tajin? My taco seasoning recipe would work perfectly here.
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Baja Shrimp Tacos with a Simple Tangy Slaw
Ingredients
Avocado Cotija Crema
- 1 avocado
- 2 green onions, rough chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup cilantro, rough chopped
- 1/2 cup crema or sour cream
- 1/2 jalapeño, rough chopped adjust for your level of heat
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 2 limes
Lime Vinaigrette Slaw
- 1 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly slice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3-4 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce adjust for your level of sweetness
- juice of 2 limes
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Shrimp
- 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp tajin
- 1 tsp cumin
- ⅛ tsp cayenne or red chili flakes
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- avocado oil
Instructions
Avocado Cotija Crema
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Store in refrigerator until time to serve.
Lime Vinaigrette Slaw
- Toss everything to combine.
Shrimp
- Toss shrimp in seasonings and spices.
- Sauté shrimp in little avocado oil over medium-high heat until just cooked through. Just a couple of minutes.
Assembly
- Pile shrimp onto tortilla of choice. Top with slaw and copious amounts of crema. Devour.
Notes
Nutrition
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–Rufus
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