Baja Red Argentine Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Baja Sauce

These Baja Shrimp Tacos offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring juicy shrimp seasoned with Old Bay, creamy homemade Baja sauce, and crunchy cabbage on lightly crispy yellow corn tortillas. Perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual dining experience that brings a bit of Mexican-inspired flair to your table.

Ingredients

🍤 12 Red Argentine Shrimp, peeled & deveined
🌿 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning, Brand: Old Bay
🥑 2 Avocados, one sliced for topping, half mashed for sauce
🥬 Half a head of Green Cabbage, finely shredded
🌽 3-4 Yellow Corn Tortillas
🛢️ Cooking Oil
🥛 1/4 cup Sour Cream
🧂 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
🌶️ 1 tsp Chili Powder
🔥 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
🧂 Pinch of Salt
🍋 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
🌿 1/2 tbsp Freshly Chopped Cilantro

Instructions

1- Prepare the Shrimp:

• Pat dry 12 peeled and deveined red Argentine shrimp with a paper towel.
• Season them generously with Old Bay seasoning and toss until evenly coated.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

2- Prepare Avocado Toppings:

• Slice one avocado to use as a topping.

3- Prepare Mashed Avocado:

• Scoop half of another avocado into a small bowl.
• Mash it with a fork for the Baja sauce.

4- Make the Baja Sauce:

• In a glass bowl, combine the mashed avocado with 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, a pinch of salt, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro.
• Mix thoroughly with a fork until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

5- Shred the Cabbage:

• Finely shred a portion of green cabbage for taco topping.

6- Heat the Tortillas:

• Add a small amount of oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium-high.
• Lightly fry the yellow corn tortillas on each side until they are slightly crispy.
• Set aside.

7- Cook the Shrimp:

• Heat a small amount of oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat.
• Add the marinated shrimp in an even layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and curl up.
• Avoid overcooking.

8- Assemble Tacos:

• On the warmed tortillas, place a base of shredded cabbage, followed by the cooked shrimp.
• Top with slices of fresh avocado.

9- Drizzle with Sauce:

• Using a squeeze bottle, drizzle the prepared Baja sauce over the assembled tacos generously.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Servings: 3-4 tacos depending on the size of tortillas used
Equipment:

• 🪵 Wooden Cutting Board
• 🥣 Oval-shaped Glass Mixing Bowls
• 🔪 Chef's Knife
• 🍴 Fork
• 🍳 Cast Iron Skillet or Pan
• 🍳 Copper-colored Non-Stick Skillet (for shrimp)
• 🍽️ Red Silicone Spatula
• 🍴 Slotted Spoon
• 📦 Squeeze Bottle

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the shrimp is dry before seasoning to help the flavors adhere.
• Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
• Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
• Light frying of tortillas enhances texture with slight crispiness.

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