Dinner for 4

Cajun Shrimp Tacos

Name: Cajun Shrimp Tacos
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup mexican crema agria or sour cream; 1 lime; 2 tbsp minced cilantro; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 recipe fish taco slaw; lime wedges; thinly sliced red onion; cilantro leaves; salsa macha or hot sauce; 9 corn tortillas

$16.98for 425 minServes 4

Seasoned shrimp char in a skillet, then fill warm corn tortillas with crema, slaw, and fresh toppings.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Shrimp$7.99/lb typical	1 lb	$7.99Typical price
	Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	1.5	$0.90Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.46Typical price
	White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$2.18Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Tortillas$0.30 each typical	9	$2.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.98

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilHot sauce

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Mexican Family Lunches Dinners

Typical price

$4.25 per serving$16.98 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1 lb medium shrimp
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup mexican crema agria or sour cream
1 lime
2 tbsp minced cilantro
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 recipe fish taco slaw
lime wedges
thinly sliced red onion
cilantro leaves
salsa macha or hot sauce
9 corn tortillas

Steps

Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, and salt in a bowl.
Toss the shrimp with the spice mixture and olive oil.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145 F.
Stir the crema with lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a small bowl.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
Fill the tortillas with slaw and shrimp, then top with crema, lime, onion, cilantro, and hot sauce.

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