Gordon Ramsay’s Shrimp Tacos are bursting with luscious shrimp, crisp cabbage, creamy avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a zesty lime crema and are ready in 30 minutes!
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💗 Why You’ll Love This Shrimp Taco Recipe:
- Explosive Flavor: A blend of spices elevates the shrimp.
- Texture Harmony: Crispy shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and creamy avocado.
- Effortless Prep: Quick sauté and simple assembly.
- Versatility: Customize toppings and control spice.
❓ What Is Gordon Ramsay’s Shrimp Taco Recipe?
This shrimp taco recipe from Gordon Ramsay calls for seasoned shrimp cooked in olive oil, toasted tortillas, avocado, red onion, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and zesty sauce.
🍤 Gordon Ramsay Shrimp Taco Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp (medium or large)
- 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Shrimp Taco Toppings:
- 8 white corn tortillas, (small, 6” diameter), or Hard Taco Shells
- 1/2 small purple cabbage, 2 cups shredded
- 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz Cotija cheese, (1 cup grated on a box grater)
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 lime , cut into 8 wedges
Shrimp Taco Sauce:
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice, squeezed from 1 medium lime
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp Sriracha sauce, or to taste
🌮 How To Make Gordon Ramsay Shrimp Taco
- Put the thawed shrimp in a medium bowl after drying them with paper towels. Combine the garlic and seasonings by stirring.
- Set a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Spread out a single layer of shrimp and toss in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until done. Move them to a serving platter and let them cool until they are cooked (white on the inside and flecked with pink and crimson on the outside).
- Toast or toast 8 tortillas over medium-low heat for 10 seconds on each side or until lightly browned, or until golden brown in places, around 30 seconds total.
- Chop the cilantro coarsely, finely dice the red onion, thinly slice the avocado, and dice the cabbage.
- Arrange these on a serving plate and garnish with lime wedges. Assemble the tacos by layering the tortillas with the desired toppings and shrimp.
- Toss the shrimp tacos in a small bowl with the sauce ingredients and whisk to combine.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Season Well: Perfect the spice blend for flavorful shrimp.
- Quick Sauté: Ensure shrimp are white inside with a pink exterior.
- Toast Tortillas: Briefly toast for a golden, crispy texture.
- Fresh Ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh toppings.
- Balanced Assembly: Layer toppings evenly for a harmonious taco.
🍚 What To Pair Nicely With Shrimp Taco?
Shrimp tacos combine well with refried beans, Spanish rice, tostilocos, salsa, tabasco, corn on the cob, tortilla soup, pico de gallo, guacamole, Mexican coleslaw, grilled pineapple, Mexican street corn salad.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Shrimp Taco?
- In The Fridge: Preserve leftover shrimp Taco in the fridge for 3 to 5 days in sealed container.
- In The Freezer: Leftover shrimp tacos can be frozen for 2 to 3 months when kept in sealable bags. Let it thaw in the fridge before reheating.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Shrimp Taco?
- Microwave: Arrange shrimp taco on a microwave-safe plate and eat for 30 to 60 seconds at a time, stirring occasionally, until heated.
- Stove: Add the shrimp taco to a nonstick pan and heat for 3 minutes per side over medium heat.
- Air Fryer: Set the temperature of the air fryer to 400°F then layer shrimp taco in air fryer basket and heat for 2 to 4 minutes, or until hot.
FAQs
What kind of cheese is best for shrimp taco?
Are shrimp taco better with corn or flour tortillas?
Why is my shrimp taco sauce too thick?
How do I keep shrimp taco from getting soggy?
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Gordon Ramsay Shrimp Taco Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving:
- Calories 239
- Total Fat 11g
- Saturated Fat 3.8g
- Trans Fat 0.2g
- Cholesterol 121mg
- Sodium 777mg
- Potassium 198.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates 19g
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g
- Sugars 1.4g
- Protein 15g
Gordon Ramsay Shrimp Taco
Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Shrimp Tacos are bursting with luscious shrimp, crisp cabbage, creamy avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a zesty lime crema and are ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
Shrimp Taco Toppings:
Shrimp Taco Sauce:
Instructions
- Put the thawed shrimp in a medium bowl after drying them with paper towels. Combine the garlic and seasonings by stirring.
- Set a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Spread out a single layer of shrimp and toss in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until done. Move them to a serving platter and let them cool until they are cooked (white on the inside and flecked with pink and crimson on the outside).
- Toast or toast 8 tortillas over medium-low heat for 10 seconds on each side or until lightly browned, or until golden brown in places, around 30 seconds total.
- Chop the cilantro coarsely, finely dice the red onion, thinly slice the avocado, and dice the cabbage.
- Arrange these on a serving plate and garnish with lime wedges. Assemble the tacos by layering the tortillas with the desired toppings and shrimp.
- Toss the shrimp tacos in a small bowl with the sauce ingredients and whisk to combine.
Notes
- Season Well: Perfect the spice blend for flavorful shrimp.
Quick Sauté: Ensure shrimp are white inside with a pink exterior.
Toast Tortillas: Briefly toast for a golden, crispy texture.
Fresh Ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh toppings.
Balanced Assembly: Layer toppings evenly for a harmonious taco.