Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos Flavorful and Easy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- to taste salt and pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the paprika and cumin, allowing the spices to toast slightly for about a minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lime juice over the cooked shrimp and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, layer shredded cabbage on each tortilla, followed by a generous serving of garlic butter shrimp, a few slices of avocado, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve with lime wedges for an extra zesty kick.