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Shrimp Taco Bites Cilantro Cream Sauce

Quick and flavorful shrimp taco bites served with a zesty, homemade cilantro cream sauce. Perfect for appetizers or a light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Tacos
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin
  • 0.25 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 12 Small Corn Tortillas Or mini taco shells
For the Cilantro Cream Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Or Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Packed
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Water To thin, if necessary
  • Pinch Salt and Pepper To taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cilantro Cream Sauce: Combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth. Add water, one teaspoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is reached. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  2. Season the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt until evenly coated.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and cooked through. Do not overcook.
  4. Warm the Tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas according to package directions. Traditionally, this is done briefly on a dry, hot skillet or griddle until they are soft and pliable.
  5. Assemble the Bites: Lay out the warm tortillas. Equally divide the cooked shrimp among them. Top each taco bite with a generous drizzle of the prepared Cilantro Cream Sauce.
  6. Serve immediately. Optional garnishes include crumbled cotija cheese or thinly sliced radishes.

Notes

For a spicier sauce, add a small dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the blender mixture. This recipe works well with hard taco shells if preferred over soft tortillas.