The Best Easy Shrimp Tacos (20 Minutes!)

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Servings: 8 · $5/serving · Active: 15 min · Total: 20 min ·

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Quantity	Unit	Item	Section	Pantry?
2	tablespoons	finely chopped parsley	Produce	no
1/4	cup	plain whole milk yogurt or Greek yogurt	Dairy & Eggs	no
2	tablespoons	mayonnaise	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
1	teaspoon	apple cider vinegar	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1/4	teaspoon	garlic powder	Produce	no
1/4	teaspoon	onion powder	Produce	no
1/4	teaspoon	cumin	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
		⅛ teaspoon kosher salt	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
2	cups	thinly sliced green cabbage	Produce	no
1/4	small	red onion, thinly sliced	Produce	no
1 1/2	tablespoons	lime juice, plus lime wedges from 1 to 2 limes, for serving	Wine and beverages	no
1		garlic clove, minced	Produce	no
1	pound	medium shrimp, thawed and deveined (peeled or unpeeled)	Meat & Seafood	no
1	tablespoon	Old Bay seasoning (or 3/4 teaspoon each smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder)	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1	teaspoon	cumin	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1/8	teaspoon	kosher salt	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
2	tablespoons	butter	Dairy & Eggs	no
8		tortillas	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
		Parsley, for garnish	Produce	no

Mix together the ingredients for the Creamy Shrimp Taco Sauce.
Prep the cabbage and red onion, then toss them with the lime juice.
Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the Old Bay seasoning, cumin, salt, and garlic.
In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs. Spritz with juice of the two lime wedges.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375-450°F). Place shrimp directly on a grill for 1-2 minutes per side until bright pink and cooked through. Spritz with juice of the two lime wedges.
If desired, char the tortillas by placing them on an open gas flame on medium for a few seconds per side, flipping with tongs, until they are slightly blackened and warm. (See How to Warm Tortillas.)
To serve, place the cabbage and red onion in a tortilla, then top with shrimp. Squeeze with the juice of 2 lime wedges, then top with the taco sauce. Serve immediately.