Tacos with shrimp marinated in tequila, lime juice, cumin, chili powder and topped with red cabbage, avocado, cilantro and a drizzle of sour cream!

Tacos with shrimp marinated in tequila, lime juice, cumin, chili powder and topped with red cabbage, avocado, cilantro and a drizzle of sour cream!

If you were to bet me $100 to take a shot of tequila, I’d probably lose. I absolutely hate tequila. I know, right? WHO AM I. Seriously though, I went too hard in my younger years and now I just don’t care for it.

I don’t, however, mind cooking with it.

Case in point, these tequila chili-lime shrimp tacos! These were pretty damn good and so easy to make.

Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Seasoning Blend

Chile Lime Seasoning Blend is a pretty simple mix of California sea salt, chile pepper, red bell pepper, and lime juice. It’s spicy but not too hot, and tangy but not too puckery!

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How To Make Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos

  1. Marinate the shrimp. First, the shrimp is marinated in tequila, lime juice, cumin, and Trader Joe’s Chili-Lime Seasoning for about 15 minutes. Have you tried TJ’s Chili-Lime Seasoning? SO GOOD. I’ve already used it way too much. I love it. If you don’t have a TJ’s nearby, you can totally use chili powder.
  2. Cook the shrimp. Pan-fry the shrimp with a little bit of oil for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Assemble the tacos. Once the shrimp are cooked, make tacos with all your favorite toppings!

You get a slightly spicy taco with a hint of tequila. It’s like boozy shrimp! But better – because TACOS!

YASSS!

Whether it’s Taco Tuesday, Cinco De Mayo or just because I highly recommend these bomb tacos.

Tacos with shrimp marinated with tequila, lime juice, chili powder then topped with red cabbage, avocado, cilantro and a drizzle of sour cream!
3.58 from 14 reviews

Tequila Chili-Lime Shrimp Tacos

Jamie Silva
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Tacos with shrimp marinated with tequila, lime juice, chili powder then topped with red cabbage, avocado, cilantro and a drizzle of sour cream!
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup tequila
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, (or you can use TJ’s chili-lime seasoning)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12-14 corn tortillas, warm
  • red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • avocado, diced
  • cilantro, roughly chopped
  • sour cream, for drizzling
  • 2 scallions, sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine tequila, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well then toss shrimp in marinade. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp from refrigerator and pan fry for 2-3 minutes, or until bright pinkish orange. Set cooked shrimps aside.
  • Divide red cabbage, shrimp, avocado, evenly among the warm tortillas. Drizzle with sour cream and top with scallions. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 448kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 51g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 572mg, Sodium: 1806mg, Potassium: 349mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 148IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 392mg, Iron: 6mg
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: shrimp taco recipe, shrimp tacos, tequila-lime shrimp
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