Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema
Two minutes of cook time, all the flavor.
$27.32 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 1.5 lb shrimp | $18.29 |
| 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo | $0.57 |
| 1/2 cup sour cream or mayo | $0.80 |
| 2 limes | $0.60 |
| 2 cups cabbage slaw mix | $1.72 |
| 10 corn tortillas | $1.49 |
| Cumin & chili powder | $0.17 |
| Cilantro | $0.23 |
| 1 avocado | $0.95 |
| Chips & salsa, side | $2.50 |
| Total | $27.32 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 1.5 lb shrimp
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1/2 cup sour cream or mayo
- 2 limes
- 2 cups cabbage slaw mix
- 10 corn tortillas
- Cumin & chili powder
- Cilantro
- 1 avocado
- Chips & salsa, side
How to Make It
- Blend chipotle, sour cream/mayo, and lime juice for the crema.
- Season shrimp with cumin and chili powder, sauté 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Toss cabbage with a squeeze of lime for a quick slaw.
- Warm tortillas; build tacos with shrimp, slaw, crema, avocado, and cilantro.
- Serve with chips & salsa on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Shrimp cook shockingly fast — 2–3 minutes total. Pull them the second they turn pink.
Swap It: One chipotle instead of two for smoky flavor without much heat — freeze the rest of the can.
🍽️ Pairs well with Slow-Cooked Carnitas with Rice & Beans
