Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos
Mouthwatering Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos that combine succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and rich butter in a perfect handheld meal.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Diced avocado
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Mexican crema or sour cream
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until it starts to foam.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the remaining butter, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly curled.
- While the shrimp cooks, warm your tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing 4-5 shrimp in each tortilla, drizzling with the garlic butter sauce from the pan.
- Top with cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.