Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Salsa
This Chili Lime Tacos with Creamy Salsa recipe post is a sponsored post by HERDEZ® Brand. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this website possible.
Shrimp tacos have always been a weakness of mine. It doesn’t matter if the shrimp is battered, baked, fried or grilled. I like them because not only do they taste great but also because every time I am enjoying a memorable shrimp taco, I’m usually on vacation or just having a good time with family or friends.
In my opinion, what makes a great shrimp taco is the seasoning that goes into the shrimp and the taco toppings… definitely the toppings. In light of the Lenten season, I wanted to share this shrimp taco recipe I am obsessed with from the Herdez recipe website. Because shrimp usually cooks quickly, this recipe can be prepared in under 15 minutes. It’s a great time saver that can get you out of a last minute unexpected dinner bind.
The seasoning is a mixture of McCormick® chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin. I like to prepare large amounts of this seasoning and store it in a jar because it’s great for flavoring roasted vegetables, other protein and even mac n’ cheese. Yup, you read that right. Just mix it in with panko crumbs and top your mac n’ cheese with this mixture, pop it in the oven and you have a layer of deliciously seasoned panko crust. Trust me on that one.
Every taco deserves a good salsa. Try this mixture of HERDEZ® Salsa Casera (Mild, Medium or Hot) and McCormick® Mayonnaise with Lime Juice (Mayonesa). It’s creamy, spicy and tangy. The perfect flavor combination for any taco, don’t you think?
HERDEZ® Salsa Casera can be served as a crowd-pleasing dip or as the secret ingredient in your favorite Mexican recipes. It is the most popular “homemade” salsa. Featuring just five fresh ingredients—tomatoes, onions, serrano peppers, salt and cilantro.
McCormick® Mayonnaise is the leading mayonnaise brand in Mexico; Mexican-style mayonnaise with a hint of lime for a tangy twist; The perfect condiment for sandwiches, burgers, garlicky pork, or fish; Mix with cabbage slaws or potato, tuna or chicken salads for bigger flavor. I love to spread it on my queso fresco, pickled jalapeño and avocado torta. It gives it that little hint of lime that brings all the ingredients together. Heaven!
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Shrimp tacos have always been a weakness of mine. It doesn’t matter if the shrimp is battered, baked, fried or grilled. I like them because not only do they taste great but also because every time I am enjoying a memorable shrimp taco, I’m usually on vacation or just having a good time with family or friends.
In my opinion, what makes a great shrimp taco is the seasoning that goes into the shrimp and the taco toppings… definitely the toppings. In light of the Lenten season, I wanted to share this shrimp taco recipe I am obsessed with from the Herdez recipe website. Because shrimp usually cooks quickly, this recipe can be prepared in under 15 minutes. It’s a great time saver that can get you out of a last minute unexpected dinner bind.
The seasoning is a mixture of McCormick® chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin. I like to prepare large amounts of this seasoning and store it in a jar because it’s great for flavoring roasted vegetables, other protein and even mac n’ cheese. Yup, you read that right. Just mix it in with panko crumbs and top your mac n’ cheese with this mixture, pop it in the oven and you have a layer of deliciously seasoned panko crust. Trust me on that one.
Every taco deserves a good salsa. Try this mixture of HERDEZ® Salsa Casera (Mild, Medium or Hot) and McCormick® Mayonnaise with Lime Juice (Mayonesa). It’s creamy, spicy and tangy. The perfect flavor combination for any taco, don’t you think?
HERDEZ® Salsa Casera can be served as a crowd-pleasing dip or as the secret ingredient in your favorite Mexican recipes. It is the most popular “homemade” salsa. Featuring just five fresh ingredients—tomatoes, onions, serrano peppers, salt and cilantro.
McCormick® Mayonnaise is the leading mayonnaise brand in Mexico; Mexican-style mayonnaise with a hint of lime for a tangy twist; The perfect condiment for sandwiches, burgers, garlicky pork, or fish; Mix with cabbage slaws or potato, tuna or chicken salads for bigger flavor. I love to spread it on my queso fresco, pickled jalapeño and avocado torta. It gives it that little hint of lime that brings all the ingredients together. Heaven!
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Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Salsa
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
Ingredients
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Creamy Salsa
- 1/4 cup McCormick® Mayonnaise with Lime Juice (Mayonesa)
- 1/4 cup HERDEZ® Salsa Casera (Mild, Medium or Hot)
Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos:
- 1 tablespoon McCormick® Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 6 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas, warmed or grilled
Optional Toppings:
- cabbage/lettuce, shredded
- avocado, chopped
- tomatoes, diced
- Cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise and salsa in small bowl until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Mix chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt in small bowl. Toss seasoning mixture with shrimp in medium bowl until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium. Add seasoned shrimp; cook and stir 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lime juice.
- Serve shrimp in warmed tortillas. Top with creamy salsa and desired toppings, such as shredded cabbage or lettuce, chopped avocado, tomatoes and fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Delicious! It looks amazing! I love this recipe! Thanks!