Shrimp Tacos with Best Shrimp Taco Sauce (VIDEO)
These Shrimp Tacos are loaded with plump juicy shrimp, crisp cabbage, avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro and an easy shrimp taco sauce that will win you over. They are served over toasted corn tortillas so they are naturally gluten-free.
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What makes these Shrimp Tacos is the mouthwatering Shrimp Taco Sauce! This is the same sauce we use on our famous Fish Tacos and it’s mesmerizing. These tacos are an easy 30-minute meal that comes together fast. Taco night will never be the same!
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Ingredients for Shrimp Tacos:
- Shrimp – We used large 21-25 count shrimp, but the medium (26-30 count) or even small shrimp (31-35 count) would work well. Keep in mind smaller shrimp will cook faster.
- Red Cabbage – the color and flavor is perfect for tacos, but you can sub with green cabbage or even a coleslaw blend
- Cheese – Cotija is a Mexican cheese that is the traditional cheese for Mexican tacos. I found cotija at the grocery store next to the refrigerated tortillas.
- Toppings – avocado, red onion, and cilantro are our go-to toppings for tacos.
The Best Tortillas for Shrimp Tacos:
- Corn tortillas are best for making shrimp tacos. Either yellow or white corn tortillas will do but we love the flavor and texture of white corn tortillas best. Also, corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free which is always appreciated by those with food sensitivities.
- Flour tortillas will work if that is what you have on hand, but corn tortillas are the traditional and more authentic choice for Mexican tacos.
Our Go-To Shrimp Taco Sauce:
We use an easy garlic-lime crema with just a touch of spice from the hot sauce. If you love spicy shrimp tacos, add more sriracha hot sauce to taste. If you like it mild, add less hot sauce.
Serve this with a spoon or transfer to a zip bag to drizzle, but serving it out of a squeeze bottle makes it feel like dining out.
How to Toast Tortillas for Tacos:
- Over a Gas Stove Flame – We love this method for authentic lightly charred edges. Toast the tortilla directly over a medium/low open flame on a gas stove. Use tongs to rotate the tortilla about every 5 seconds. Flip as soon as the tortilla is lightly blackened on the edges and repeat with the second side. Keep your eye on that tortilla and adjust the flame as needed because they can burn quickly.
- On a Griddle – This is our favorite way to make a bunch of tortillas at once. Preheat a dry griddle to medium/high heat. Add tortillas in a single layer and toast 15-30 seconds per side until golden brown in some spots on each side.
- On a Skillet (preferably cast iron)- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortillas in a single layer (a very large pan can accommodate up to 3 at a time) and toast 15-30 seconds on each side until golden and hot on each side.
Keep these Shrimp Tacos in mind for your next Taco Night and make a taco bar out of it.
Love Tacos? Try these Taco Recipes Next:
- Fish Tacos – our #1 recipe for 3 years in a row
- Ground Beef Tacos – easy peasy and so juicy
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos – with tender shredded chicken
- Beef Bulgogi Tacos – Korean beef tacos
Shrimp Tacos with Best Shrimp Taco Sauce
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
Shrimp Taco Toppings:
- 8 white corn tortillas, (small, 6” diameter), or Hard Taco Shells
- 1/2 small purple cabbage, 2 cups shredded
- 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz Cotija cheese, (1 cup grated on a box grater)
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 lime , cut into 8 wedges
Shrimp Taco Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice, squeezed from 1 medium lime
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp Sriracha sauce, or to taste
Instructions
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Thaw and pat dry shrimp with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add seasonings and garlic and stir to combine.
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Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and add shrimp in a single layer. Sauté 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. As soon as they are cooked through (white inside with some pink and red accents outside), transfer to a serving platter and set aside to cool.
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Toast 8 tortillas over an open gas stovetop flame on medium/low heat (about 10 seconds per side) until lightly charred on the edges (or on a medium-hot skillet or griddle) until golden brown in some spots (30 seconds per side).
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Thinly slice cabbage, dice the avocado, finely dice the red onion, and coarsley chop the cilantro. Add these to your serving platter along with lime wedges. Build tacos by arranging toppings and shrimp over each toasted tortilla.
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In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and serve with assembled shrimp tacos.
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Natasha Kravchuk
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This recipe is wonderful. I had to keep eating. Nothing I have made compares to this. Thank you.
Wow! I’m so glad to hear that, Linda. Thank you for sharing.
I tried Tasha’s shrimp taco recipe, it was the BEST TACOS I’ve ever had and family also commented that it was the best I’ve ever made!! Better than any restaurant and was super easy! Also did the sauce and it was wonderful Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed them. Thank you for sharing with us.
Hello Natasha, These were amazing and pretty simple. I put the shrimp on skewers and grilled them. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you!!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Julie!
How long can you keep the sauce? I was thinking about making it ahead of time to have more time with company.
Hi Carolyn, I haven’t had it in the fridge for longer than two days; it doesn’t last long enough in our house, haha. But a think a couple of days will be fine.
Made quite a few of Natasha’s recipes and they’re always a winner!
Thank you for that wonderful comment, Michele! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my recipes!
I just made these tonight. Absolutely the best. I lived in mexico for 10 years and they remind me of how the Mexicans make there’s. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I didn’t change a thing no need to, and will be making them again.
That’s awesome! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Donna. Thank you for the wonderful review.
These tacos were fabulous. The sauce was so good. The shrimp alone was seasoned perfectly. I Would not change anything and followed the recipe exactly.
Thank you for the awesome feedback! We appreciate it.
Well this sure put a wrench in my meal plan for tonight. Found this last night after I had thawed out pork chops and planned a meal around them. Instead we are having shrimp tacos for supper tonight, prok chops were breakfast with waffles instead. Thanks so much for this, the sauce is divine.
You’re very welcome, Mary! Enjoy the recipes that you will try.
I followed the recipe almost exactly but actually made this into a burrito bowl for my husband’s work lunch instead!
In lieu of tortillas I made lime rice and warmed up a can of Mexican style black beans.
The sauce really is amazing and the shrimp was delicious.
I will have to come back for the sauce every tacoo night from here on out! Totally understand why there was emphasis on amazing!
I also ended up adding a splash of rice vinegar, lime juice and sea salt to the cabbage and massaging it in with my hands just for an extra bit of flavor.
Didn’t have cotija but subbed with feta.
Overall, the recipe provided is definitely a 10/10!
I highly recommend it, and if not the shrimp, at least make the sauce!
Thank you for your excellent review, Victoria! I’m so happy you loved it!
I’ve been looking for a good shrimp taco recipe and think I’ve found it based on the great reviews! Can’t find cotija, feta or monterey jack? Also since we don’t like cilantro, should I just leave it out or use parsley? Thanks!
Hi Cathy, you can leave out the cilantro if you’re not a fan. I found cotija at the grocery store next to the refrigerated tortil; dependinging on the store they may be in sections other than your cheese section. Some of my readers mentioned using fresco or Panela cheese, others said feta cheese, and they liked it too. I hope this is helpful!
Made this recipe tonight and it was delicious! I used pre made coleslaw and added my homemade dressing then put that on the tacos and also used as our side dish. I also added garlic powder, onion powder and chilli powder to the shrimp. Lastly I added a bit of cayenne pepper to the sauce as we like a little bit of heat. They were so good! Will definitely make again.
Thank you for you sharing that with us, good to know that you loved the result!
I just got married a week ago and didn’t know what to cook. Found this recipe and my husband LOVED it!! So simple, yet flavorful! Thank you!!
Hi Vanessa, that’s wonderful! So glad you both enjoyed this recipe.
great recipe! only thing i did different was saute’ the red onions. if not cooked thoroughly they are really bad for the female private parts. i am always careful with any type of raw onion. Saute’ed or grilled onions work well too!
Thank you for sharing that with us, Christine. We appreciate the tip!
Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Christine!
Amazing and easy to make. My husband loved them. No leftovers. Just the right amount of spice
Thank you for sharing that with us! I hope your family will love all the recipes that you will try for them.
Making this recipe for my family tonight! May I ask what kind of mayonnaise did you use?
Hi Petula, I believe I used Hellmann’s for this recipe! I hope that helps!
My family LOVED your shrimp taco recipe and the sauce was AMAZING!!
So glad it was enjoyed!
I first made the fish taco recipe using tilapia and followed the recipe exactly. This fish sauce is the best ever!!! Tonight, I made the shrimp tacos and cooked them on the grill. They were better than any I have had at a restaurant. The seasoning is so delicious and the tang of the cotija cheese and brightness of the lime just makes these tacos the best! No more going to a restaurant for fish/shrimp tacos. These are the best! Thank you, we will be making these often
Love this! Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us, we appreciate it!
Wow! I have never been inspired to ever leave a review on a recipe…until today. I made this from my husband who requested a shrimp dish for Father’s Day and my family can’t stop sharing how delicious the tacos are! “Restaurant quality… Mom can we have more… Why haven’t we had this before!” Thanks for sharing the recipe Natasha!
Hi Julie, that’s so heartwarming. Thank you so much for sharing that with us. I hope your family will love all the recipes that you will try for them.
Hi Natasha..I would like to see you make spaghetti salad…I love your salads..but I don’t like avocados…
Hi Donna, thanks for your suggestion. I’ll try to add that to our list.
Soooooo good!!! What a great recipe to mix things up a bit! Super easy to prepare, staple ingredients, but far from an ordinary dinner! My entire family enjoyed this, kids included!
That’s wonderful! So glad it was enjoyed.
Any tips on what I should use in place of Siracha sauce since it seems there is a severe shortage at this time? Perhaps a tabasco sauce (which my husband has a wide variety of)?
Hi Holly, we always stick with the same one, but I think it would work to substitute with another and add to the taste. If you happen to experiment with tobacco or another brand, I’d like to know how you like that.
My family doesn’t like Shrimp. (I do though LOL) Can I substitute Chicken for this recipe instead?
Hi Tracey! Yes, I think that would be just fine.
OMG, I did it with Chicken and it was delicious!! I used Chicken Breast and diced it very fine, fried them like she did the Shrimp. I used a little bit more spice than the recipe because the Chicken Breast was over 1 Pound. I didn’t change anything else and it was delicious!!
That’s wonderful! So glad you enjoyed this.
As a new housewife, I work hard at making amazing dinners for my husband, which is way harder when you don’t really know how to cook!! I choose different recipes and give them a whirl. My husband gave this recipe 10 out of 10! So super easy and amazing flavor! Definitely a keeper for the cookbook. I will be making this again and again!!
Hi Anne! Thank you for the wonderful review. So glad you found a keeper.
This was fantastic! I changed the order of the directions. I made the sauce first, seasoned and refrigerated the shrimp, then cut up the toppings. I cooked the shrimp and tortillas last. We like the shrimp warm. I will definitely cook this again!
I’m glad you liked the result, Roni!
Made these tonight and my son said, these are better than Tin Roof tacos. I made double of the sauce so we can have shrimp or fish tacos this week! Really great- bravo!
So glad to hear that!
This is literally the *BEST* recipe ever! I made this 3 days in a row because my family couldn’t get enough of these. Incredibly easy to throw together and the fresh taste is better than anything I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Perfect amount of spice for flavor as well. Definitely an award winning recipe, thank you so much for sharing!! Now I’m hooked on trying all your recipes so keep them coming because I’m telling everyone about you.
Wow! That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Sandra! It sounds like you found a new family favorite!
Hi,
What kind of shrimps do you recommend? wild caught? a lot of shrimps have bad preservatives. I appreciate your help.
Hi! I don’t have a preferred brand. We used raw shrimp, the large 21-25 count shrimp. Medium (26-30 count) or even small shrimp (31-35 count) would work well. Keep in mind smaller shrimp will cook faster.
she said shrimps as opposed to shrimp ,, i love a good chuckle.
Making these tonight for the first time. Can you tell me how many servings you would estimate this is. I am counting calories and I see it is 308 calories per serving but how many tacos make a serving? Thank you!
Hi Nancy, it’s one taco per serving if using 6″ tortillas.
I’m making these for the 500th time…I might not be exaggerating! Everyone I’ve served these to is in LOVE! You won’t be sad if you give these a try! I promise!!!
That’s lovely feedback, Amanda. Thank you so much!
Made this tonight; it is so quick and so good! Sauce is the bomb. We also topped with some mango salsa. Thanks for another great recipe.
Yum! I’m craving this today! I’m so glad you loved these tacos, Susan!
We love your shrimp fajitas but THESE TACOS! So good! We almost cut corners and used a prepared sauce and so glad we didn’t. It has so much flavor! I also forgot to squeeze lime juice on my first taco and really missed out. The lime juice really freshens up the flavor. We can’t wait to make again!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Tricia!
I didn’t create the sauce but I followed the way to cook the shrimp and the the tortilla. Turned out amazing!
Happy to know that you enjoyed it!
These shrimp tacos are seriously just wow we enjoyed them so much! First time making them tonight mouthwatering. 10/10 thanks for the recipe Natasha never a disappointment with your recipes. As I’ve made quite a few. Your website is always a go to website for me!
Wow, thank you for the perfect rating. That really makes us feel inspired and happy!
These shrimp tacos are excellent. And the sauce is exactly what I was looking for. We are enjoying this recipe very much. THANK YOU
You’re welcome, Vicki! I’m happy to know that you loved this recipe a lot.
WOWWWWW SO GOOD .!!
Just made them for me and my
Mom and it was DELICIOUS.!!
Definitely 5 stars
Thank you so much
Thanks for the perfect rating and great feedback, Erica!
Natasha has done it again. These are amazingly delicious tacos. And the sauce soooo good. We use it on so many different dishes and types of meats. WOW. And so easy to put together.
You’re so nice! Thank you for that great review, Andrea!
This is one of my family’s favorite recipes and one that we make often. I follow the recipe exactly and it’s just perfect.
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Janet!
do you think I could make this recipe in the oven
I am trying to make something for toddlers to eat and thought If I could make the tacos flat and layered I could cut them up for them to eat?
thank you
Hi Shelby, I haven’t tested that method, the only thing that needs to be cooked here in the shrimp and the tortillas warmed.
Natasha, I was nervous about trying & eating shrimp tacos. Once I saw your recipe I decided I trust you and would give it a try. It was absolutely amazing!! I will be treating my friends & family with this dish. Thank you so much! You’ve never disappointed me with your recipes!
Thank you for the trust and I’m happy that you loved it!
PS: The sauce is ah-mazing!! I’ve used it on several other dishes!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
NEVER had any kind of fish tacos before. This one is awesome and easy (best combo!) Making it for the umpteenth time tonight–by request!! Thanks for all your recipes!!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
My go-to Shrimp Taco recipe. So easy and delicious! My family does not like purple cabbage, so I just use regular out-of-the-bag coleslaw…the Shrimp Taco Sauce makes tacos so tasty!
Sounds great and glad you loved this recipe, Virginia!
This is my 3rd time making this recipe. It was a hit with my husband who loves fish tacos. I used Shrimp twice and Cod once. It will be a regular at mealtime!
That is great! I’m happy you enjoy this recipe! Thank you for the review.
This is our second time first tike was fish!! Thus time around its Shrimps can’t wait also made Bacon wrapped Jalepeno Poppers but instead of cream cheese we are using a whipped cheddar !! Can’t wait!!!
Super simple and super tasty! A winner meal in our home. Thank you Natasha for sharing this awesome recipe!
You’re welcome, Mary. So glad you love it!
These were absolutely friggin DELICIOUS. Followed the recipe to a T and everything turned out great. That sauce is next level. Wow. My tummy is happy! Mmmm!
Excellent! Thank you for the review. I am happy to hear that!
We loved this recipe! I was worried about the shrimp being too spicy but it wasn’t. My family said it was the right amount of spices and they loved the taste. Thank You 🙂
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Jennifer!
Are these super spicy cause of the cayenne pepper? We like spicy but not so spicy your mouth is on fire the whole time.
HI Candy, the spice is pretty mild with only 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper and not overly fiery or spicy.
Recipe sounds delish. I am curious though is all that sodium from the cojito cheese?
Hi Karen, the cotija and mayo have sodium, but the shrimp itself has sodium also!
Great recipe! I wouldn’t change a thing. Very easy to follow.
I’m glad you loved it, Lucille!
Have to tell you, these came out great. 11 yr old daughter loves seafood, couldn’t get enough. 10 yr old boy who is iffy on seafood said he would eat it every day. Wife was out for the evening, not a seafood fan so that’s when I make it, and she ended up jealous and wants to try next time. Will be doubling the recipe for sure. After this, I will be looking through more of your recipes.
That is awesome, Sean. Great to hear that your family enjoyed this recipe. I hope you will all love the recipes that you will try!
I’ve made countless of your recipes, and this and the chicken & rice/plov are my absolute favorites! The sauce in these tacos is unbelievably tasty (and the kids love squirting it out of a fancy restaurant-like bottle). This is the 3rd time I’ve made it, and will NOT be the last. Thank you for alllll your amazing recipes and for making my kids and hubby think I’m the best cook!
Love it! Thank you for sharing your experience trying this recipe, Alisha. I’m happy to hear that you liked it!
This receipe was a hit with the family, they said it was the best shrimp tacos they have ever had…the creamy sauce was delicious and used it to grill some salmon and it was so yummy…Thanks Natasha!
Thanks for the compliment and great review, Jeffrey! Happy to know that your family enjoyed these tacos.
My husband said it’s the best thing he ate in the last 6 months!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Victoria!
Love this! We used oregano instead of cilantro (Mexican oregano).
Hello Melinda, great to hear that you loved this recipe! Thanks for your review.
Hi, can I use lemon instead of lime?
Hi Dami, we prefer it with lime but I bet that could work with lemon too.
Hi Natasha,
I only have precooked shrimp at hand. Can I still make this recipe work out?
Hi Andrea, we prefer fresh, but that may work. Pre-cooked shrimp tends to get rubbery when heated. If you experiment, I would love to know how you like that!
I make these OFTEN! My family absolutely loves this recipe! I also make the fish tacos and bulgogi tacos! YUM! Better than restaurants or takeout!
Our favorite too! I’m so glad you all enjoyed this recipe, Amanda!
Delicious! We made this for dinner tonight. They were delicious. The whole family loved them and the sauce was so good.
That is awesome! I’m glad the recipe was a hit, Janet. Thanks for sharing that with us.
Delicious! My husband and I both really enjoyed these! I used broccoli slaw instead of the cabbage. Next time we make it, we’ll add a little of that delicious sauce into the slaw before we assemble the tacos.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
This is gonna be my Mother’s Day fiesta dinner, made by my family, not me. I can’t wait !
Yum! The perfect Mother’s Day treat!
I made these yesterday, and had some as leftovers today. So good! I kept snacking on the cooked shrimp before I finished the recipe.
Then, I accidently ate the first taco without sauce! It was yummy even without the sauce. I have lots of leftover sauce. I was thinking it would taste great on hamburgers, too.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
You mentioned that you could make this ahead…how would you heat it up? Looking forward to giving this a try!
Hi Mary, yes, the sauce can be stored for a couple of days in the fridge.
Hi I see per the nutrition facts 1 serving is 308 calories. However, it doesn’t say how many tacos make 1 serving?
Thank you
Hi Paula, the number of servings is always at the top of the recipe card and the nutrition label is per serving. In this case it is per taco.
Delicious and this sauce was amazing!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Jolie!
I just need to tell you how fun I find you and your cooking videos!! Thank you for being you, Natasha! You’re a bright spot in my world. 😀
You’re so sweet! Thank you for your good words and feedback. I appreciate your support, Sallie.
Really really good! So good Im going to buy more shrimp next time I go to the store!! Loved them. Recipe could probably be adapted to other fillings besides shrimp pretty easily too. Easy to make too!
Yes, I imagine that would work! Glad you enjoyed this recipe, Sally.
OMG Natasha these are so delicious. I tweaked them a little to go with I could find. I kept my shrimp warm. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes.
You’re welcome, Gial! I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Just finished eating these tonight. They were a huge hit! I will make them again very soon!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
How long would this sauce be good for once mixed? Thanks in advance!
Hi Liz, I haven’t had it in the fridge for longer than two days; it doesn’t last long enough in our house, haha. But a think a couple of days will be fine.
Ive use the sauce on salad as a light dressing… delish
Made these this weekend and we loved them… the sauce was great, this is our 3rd recipe we have made with your help
Thank you again for sharing
Hello Iliana, I’m glad you loved this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
Made this delicious meal for dinner tonight. It’s a gorgeous platter of tasty flavours and textures
A keeper!!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Hi Natasha,
Is there any way to adapt this to the Air Fryer for the shrimp?
Thanks
Hi Denise, I haven’t tested that, but it may work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Would this receipt be considered gluten free?
Hi Susan, yes, They are served over toasted corn tortillas, so they are naturally gluten-free.
Wow
i made this for dinner and kids loved it.
thank you.
That is the best when kids love what we parents make. That’s so great!
Made these for dinner and they were amazing! My picky husband loved them. Definitely will be making again.
Perfect! I’m glad you and your husband enjoyed this recipe for dinner.
Made these today and they were amazing .Thanks for the recipe.
You’re very welcome, Janice. Thank you for sharing your good feedback with us.
I only have pre-cooked shrimp and want to try this recipe. Any tips on how to use pre-cooked shrimp in this recipe so it isn’t overcooked?
Hi Diane, we prefer fresh but that may work. Pre-cooked shrimp tends to get rubbery when heated. If you experiment I would love to know how you like that!
Natasha, I have made many of your recipes and you never let me down! I made this Saturday night for a dinner party, it was a huge hit. So much that I made it again for my husband and I tonight! The only thing I changed was subbing siracha for franks red hot because we don’t like siracha. Thanks again!
Hello Britney, you are very welcome! Good to know that this was such a bit hit, thanks for the wonderful review of this recipe.
Natasha: I’ve been hooked on your videos for awhile now so I finally tried this as my 1st recipe of yours. OMG!! These were amazing. I actually bought a cilantro plant for the occasion, forgot about it, and couldn’t find Cotija cheese in the store, but even without those 2 ingredients they were awesome. I was glad I doubled the shrimp because my husband and I scarfed it all. So now there’s a joke in our house, and when my husband asked what’s for dinner, and I say “Natasha’s” cooking, he just smiles!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Missy!
The tacos were a hit with my family. Especially the sauce. Even the picky grandkids gave a thumbs up. I will definitely make these again.
Sounds great! Thanks for your great review, Yolanda. I’m glad your family enjoyed this recipe.
Hi Natasha, my sister and I made this recipe so many times, including today. It it one of our favorite entrees to eat. My brother loves it! The shrimp taco sauce is our favorite part of the dish. Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome, Zoie! It sounds like you found a family favorite! That’s so great!
Hi I made this and it’s came out really good. The sauce was a little too tangy because of the sour cream so is there any way I can make it without the sour cream by replacing it with a different ingredient other than mayonnaise because mayonnaise is very unhealthy?
Hello there, you can try using Plain Greek Yogurt. Maybe you’ll like it better.
Would there be a substitute you would recommend for sour cream? Wife allergic to it.
Thank you
Hello Shaw, Plain Greek yogurt should work fine too!
Didn’t have the cabbage, can you use lettuce instead?
Hi Sandy, I imagine that will work well too!
Just made your shrimp tacos….delicious, thank you!
Fantastic! I’m glad you loved it, MJ.
So delicious! Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Knocked it out of the park w this one! It was quick, easy, used ingreds I had on hand (except for the shrimp), and DELICIOUS!!! I was skeptical about that sauce as there wasn’t much to it but yum. Thanks SO much. This is going into reg rotation.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
I absolutely LOVE your recipes the majority of my cooking is from your kitchen. I love your humor as well. We have a new meal almost everyday of the week. I also love to watch the videos as I’m cooking. Keep them coming. Your big fan 🙂
You’re so nice! Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Linda!
I have to admit, I find myself trying a lot of your recipes– haven’t found one that wasn’t great yet….and you are always fun to watch….. anyone that can laugh at themself is always fun to see. Going to try pizza crust next! Keep it up!
That is so nice of you to share, thank you so much!
Hey Natasha. We love your cooking channel. I am not sure why you are the only cooking show I can follow, not sure if it’s about how simplistic you make it or what but we love it here at home. Yummy shrimp tacos btw
Thank you for that wonderful compliment! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our video recipes!
Good recipe. Like Sauce
Thanks, Bill!
Made for a delicious NYE dinner!
The perfect New Year treat! Happy New year, Christine!
Best taco recipe!’ I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in the sauce and it’s amazing!!
I am so glad you loved these tacos and the sauce, Ruby. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Natasha! I tried this recipe for dinner with my friend. We simply LOVED it!!!!
Yay, that is fantastic! Thanks for sharing that with us.
So good! My whole family loved these!
Hi Kim, so nice! Thanks for sharing that with us.
This recipe was amazing!! I did not have the cayenne pepper or ground cumin but it still turned out great. The sauce and shrimp combination is the best I’ve had! Thanks Natasha!!!
Hello Taliah, that is so great to hear! Thanks for sharing that with us.
Natasha – your recipes are solid and I feel I can’t go wrong prepping any of them for my family. I had to tell my spouse that every meal he gushes over is one of your recipes. And your videos are inspiring, I thoroughly enjoyed making shrimp tacos tonight (nothing complicated about this recipe at all). Crazy times, but incredible dinner.
Love it! Thank you for your awesome comments and great review, Kristin. This makes me feel inspired to do more content!
The very BEST Shrimp taco recipe!!! I followed this recipe exactly and it is absolutely Delicious! I’ve made it three times already and have shared it with others… Don’t skip out on the Cotija cheese….makes a big difference on taste. Thank You!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Dear Natasha, Like most of your recipes this was a huge hit! I tweaked it by adding in a tad more of everything, because everyone loves spice! The family loved the sauce too! BTW: I was never a baker or a real cook, thanks to you, you make it look easy and fun, and most importantly I found watching your videos helps a great deal. I learned this 3rd time in. Thanks again!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles
I love this recipe. I also use a chipotle taco seasoning packet and sprinkle some on the shrimp (in lieu of the other seasonings). It gives it a great smoky flavor that compliments the sweetness of the shrimp.
So nice to know that, Nicole. I should try that next time too, thanks for sharing that with us!
Made you shrimp taco recipe tonight. I couldn’t find Cotija cheese in my local grocer, so I used crumbled goat cheese as a replacement. OMG! They where delicious. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome, Dan! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed that!
What is the lemon squeezer you use that has lasted the longest?
Hi Nellie! This Citrus Juicer HERE hands down! We have tried so many and this one is the best!
My husband was out of his ‘Comfort Zone’ with this recipe, But….he ended up really liking it! And, me too!!! I left out the salt in the shrimp mixture as most of the frozen shrimp you buy is salty, IMO. I also added some taco seasoning to the sauce which I thought added to the overall flavor. Thanks again Natasha for a really fun and tasty meal!
You are most welcome, Connie. It’s my pleasure to share this recipe with y’all! Thank you for trying it out, I am so glad you and your husband loved it!
How would I cook Salmon or tuna for this recipe?
Hi Keely, you can check my Fish tacos recipe. I hope you love it!
What kind of shrimp do you use??
Hi Beth, We used raw, large 21-25 count shrimp.
So easy and so good. I should have doubled the recipe because my family loved it and wanted more.
Love it! At least now you know that you should make more next time. Thanks for sharing your great feedback with us.
Line bottom with brown paper, then grease the paper.
Thanks for sharing!
Great shrimp taco recipe with great flavor! Make them just as is. Husband loved them and he’s a picky eater, meat and potatoes kind of guy. Will be adding them to the rotation.
So glad to hear that you both loved this recipe. Thank you so much!
Absolutely delicious!! We will be making these on a regular basis, the sauce was delicious!! Instructions were easy to follow as well!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing that with us.
This is pure perfection! I can’t think of any modification that would make it better. Thank you for this recipe! We may have this every week it is so good!
Super love it! Thanks for your wonderful review, we appreciate it!
Couldnt find the cheese so I used parmasan cheese
Best tacos I ever eaten cant wait to go to Pittsburgh to mexican store in strip district so I can try them again
Cant wait ti try the pizza sauce
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Didn’t want to make the drive to Whole Foods to find cotija, but the substitute was fine. Loved the seasoning on the shrimp, reduced the cayenne since my wife doesn’t like heat. Also just 1/8 tsp siracha for same reason. Sauce is a big keeper. Excellent tacos. Thanks.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Rich!
I love, love, love this recipe. Made it today and it was a hit.
Thank you for that lovely review, Christine! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Hi, what the heck is cotija cheese? Never heard of it. If I can’t find, is there an alternative?
Cotija is a Mexican cheese that is the traditional cheese for Mexican tacos. I found cotija at the grocery store next to the refrigerated tortillas. Others used feta cheese and they liked it too.
This was fabulous! My 29 year old son said it was the most flavorful dish I ever made. Still trying to figure out if that is a compliment to me. 🙂 My husband said they were the best shrimp tacos he ever ate.
Thanks!
Definitely a compliment to you. Great job!
What is the serving size? 1 or 2 tscos?
Hi Christine, the number of servings is always at the top of the recipe card and the nutrition label is per serving. In this case it is per taco.
Any suggestions on making the sauce without mayonnaise? My husband won’t eat mayonnaise and I would love to make these.
Hi Colleen, try our Jalapeno Ranch instead which has no mayonnaise. It would go really well with the shrimp tacos.
Oh my goodness. You can just tell these are going to be good before you even taste them. But I wasn’t quite prepared for the flavor explosion in my mouth and the music in my head when I took my first bite. These are better than any shrimp tacos I have tried in any restaurant. My husband even had 4 and he is usually a regular old taco kind of guy. (I talked him into doing this for dinner by making the sauce ahead of time and letting him try it!) I highly recommend not skipping the fresh lime in the sauce or on top of the tacos. We used coleslaw instead of cabbage and onions but that’s the only substitution I made. The pan-fried tortillas…genius. Thank you, Natasha. Your recipes never disappoint.
Wow what an awesome comment. Thank you so much for your excelleng feedback. It helps inspire us to do better and create more content!
My husband and I have foundour favorite shrimp tacos ever! I have told a lot of friends about you! We serve rice with lime zest on top pairs perfectly!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles
No matter what you are preparing, I take the time to watch just to be able to watch you! Your personality is amazing. Cutest person on the entire planet.
Aww! You’re so nice! Thank you for that wonderful compliment Suzi!
Made these tacos for dinner last night and my husband and I absolutely loved them. Loved the spices on the shrimp and the sauce was so delicious. These will definitely go in my rotational menu files. Thanks Natasha.
That’s just awesome Peggy! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Oh my goodness. Just made these for a late lunch and they were absolutely delicious. That sauce is incredible!!!! I had to sub the cotija for feta as I couldn’t find it here in the UK. Thank you so much Natasha!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Lucy!
So glad I found your website. Attempted several of your recipes with great success. This is our new go-to meal. All the flavors melded well.
Thank you Christi, so glad you found us too!
I have learned so much about cooking from your recipes. (2 so far! More to come) Simple, but extremely thought out and flavorful. The way cooking should be. These were spectacular. I added a teeny bit of lime zest along with the cilantro. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure Carrie. Thank you so much for your good comments and feedback, we appreciate it!
Your recipes are incredible, this one included! My son and husband said these are gourmet tacos. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and delicious recipes!!!
You are so welcome. Thanks for an awesome review and I hope you love every recipe that you try!
I realized tonight that my family has the genetic mutation that makes cilantro taste like soap suds. What would be a replacement for cilantro?
Hi Alison, you are welcome to use dill or parsley as a replacement.
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Just made it for lunch today, delicious!!! I didn’t have Cotija cheese, so I used feta instead, and it turned out great!!! Thanks Natasha
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Lana!
Can you recommend a different cheese for this recipe? I can’t find Cotija 🙁
Hi Joanne, cotija is hard to replace, but you could try a shredded Mexican 3-cheese blend. The tacos would still work without the cheese also.
Oh my goodness. You can just tell these are going to be good before you even taste them. But I wasn’t quite prepared for the absolute flavor explosion in my mouth and the music in my head when I took my first bite. These are better than ANY shrimp tacos I have ever tried in any restaurant. I’m still in disbelief that I made them! The shrimp seasonings are PERFECT! We used coleslaw instead of cabbage and onions but that’s the only substitution that I made. Even my husband, who is not as big of a seafood fan as I am, ate 4 of these and he had originally planned to make his own ground turkey tacos tonight. (I talked him into having these with me by making the sauce ahead of time and letting him try it). The pan-fried tortillas…genius. And don’t skip the fresh lime, it made all the difference in the sauce and on the tacos. Thank you, Natasha. Your recipes never disappoint.
Wow what an awesome feedback! Thank you so much, it’s very inspiring for us. We appreciate you sharing it here.
Thank you for the recipe. My hubby and I really loved the taco. It’s easy to make and delicious.
You’re welcome! Thanks for your great feedback.
This recipe is seriously amazing! I have loved and used a lot of your recipes many times over and over. I really like how you toast the tortillas and make the crema.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Brenda! Thank you for the wonderful review!
These were spectacular! My son (15) used the leftover sauce, mixed in the leftover cilantro, cheese, and onion. He used it as a dip for tortilla chips!
Thank you for such a delicious recipe!
Oh, that is an excellent idea! Thanks for sharing that with us and for your great feedback.
Hey!
What kind of cheese can I use instead of cotija? I can not find it in my city.
Thank you!
Hi Evelina, cotija is hard to replace, but you could try a shredded Mexican 3-cheese blend. The tacos would still work without the cheese also.
I would rather use fresco or Panela cheese, 3 cheese blend is simply too salty to my taste.
That should work well too!
These are the bomb!!! My family and I love your recipes they are simple and tasty! Thank you!
That’s so awesome! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes Lyuda! Thank you for that wonderful review!
these were spectacular! I didn’t have siracha so I used a little cayenne in the sauce. I used corn tortillas and low carb flour also. I made pico to put on top. I’ll make these again and again!
Sounds like you found a favorite! So glad you loved this.
Delicious! My family already loves your Korean beef tacos and your fish tacos; now we have another taco recipe! I’m going to try the Hawaiian shrimp tacos next! Thanks, Natasha!
Wow sounds like you and your family are taco lovers just like us. Thanks for giving this a try and for your excellent review!
I made the sauce using sour cream and mayonnaise but i mixed in some Thai sweet chili sauce for the heat and because i like some sweet. It was delicious on your tacos!
That’s a nice addition, Cheryl. So glad to know that the end result was awesome! Thanks for sharing.
I made this last night, my husband love it. Thank you. Also I made Tortillas from scratch. Not very pretty, but this is my first time I made those tortillas. I am happy. Thanks again. I will try your another receipt soon.
That’s awesome Julie! No worries, I’m sure with practice you’ll be perfect at making tortillas!
Hi Julie,
How do you make Tortillas from scratch?
Natasha, I made this for my family tonight. We loved it, it’s an amazing recipe and easy to make! I told my husband that in fact, I’ve liked every recipe I’ve made from your website. Thank you for what you do!!
That makes me so happy, Kate. Thank you for your great feedback and review. I am so glad that you enjoyed every recipe that you’ve tried!
Haven’t tried this yet but it’s going to happen! What do I do differently in order to use frozen shrimp that is already cooked?
Hi Dave, we prefer fresh but that may work. Pre-cooked shrimp tends to get rubbery when heated. If you experiment I would love to know how you like that!
Best tacos ever.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Anna!
I made these yesterday.
A.MA.ZING! They were easy and delicious!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Cathy! Are they so so good! Thank you for that wonderful review!
HELP!!! I’m out of hot sauce!! Is there a seasoning I could maybe add instead to give it a similar flavor? I’m making these tonight!!
Oh bummer! You could add a little spice with cayenne pepper to taste and also a tiny splash of vinegar if it needs it.
I just saw this recipe and also watch the video. I’m planning of making this but I have a question. I don’t have a gas stove what can I do or use to toast the tortilla.
Hi Jenn, I have a few different methods for toasting the tortilla in the video and in the written post above.
I made this for lunch today and it was fast and delicious! I added tapatio into my sauce instead and was the spicy kick we liked. Definitely one I’ll keep making!
Isn’t the flavor amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed that Denise!
Shrimp taco are the best! We made your recipe last night it was amazing!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Melissa!
Can you use a different hot sauce instead if sriracha
Hi Jesse, we always stick with the same one but I think it would work to substitute and add to taste.
Loved this recipe & the sauce was perfect, thank you for sharing! Would you mind sharing where you purchased your cutting board?
Thank you!
Hi Kelly, we used this cutting board here. It can also be found in our shop. I hope that helps.
I can’t wait to make these. Can you tell me which citrus press you recommend. I could not find it in the notes that you mentioned in the video. Thank you. Stacey
Hi Stacey, I am using the EcoJeannie Lemon Juicer. I hope that helps!
This was a hit! My husband and children loved it! I told my husband ‘tonight we are having shrimp tacos!’ And he wasn’t very thrilled with the idea. But he ate 9 of them YES 9 and my kids are VERY picky eaters but tonight they were not. I’ll tell you what they really loved them an I am sure that it will not be the last time I make them!
That is the best when kids (and the husband)love what we moms make. That’s so great!
I made these delicious tacos last night. Amazing!! I’m not a cilantro fan so swapped for parsley, made no difference. My boyfriend loved them and couldn’t get enough. The sauce makes the dish!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kasia! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Thank you for posting your experiment changing to parsley as I’m not a fan of cilantro too.
I love shrimp and I love tacos so I know I will love these! That sauce look absolutely amazing too. A little sweet and spice!
I hope you love this recipe, Krissy!
Oh, my…I need one! Better than Rubios! And, my favorite is the sauce! It brings it all together!
That is quite a compliment! Thank you, Kristyn, for your awesome review.
I want to put that sauce on everything!! These tacos are perfect & so easy & delicious!
I’m so glad you loved it. That sauce is what makes me crave shrimp tacos the most.
Can you please link the lemon squeezer? Thanks.
Hi Cathy, I apologize I missed that. Here is the citrus squeezer we love from Amazon.