Fourth Street Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
Zesty shrimp tacos with a spicy rub, topped with a cooling lime crema and crisp slaw for a perfect street food bite. This mexican-inspired tacos & burritos ready in about 23 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, chili powder, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups, shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled shrimp with 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove from heat.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sour cream with 3 tbsp lime juice and a pinch of salt to create the lime crema.
- Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Step 5: To assemble, place a handful of 2 cups shredded red cabbage on each tortilla, top with 3-4 shrimp, drizzle with the lime crema, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Fourth Street Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema take to make?
Total time is about 23 minutes (15 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Fourth Street Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Fourth Street Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Fourth Street Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Fourth Street Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema?
Mexican tacos & burritos like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
