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Name: Authentic Tacos de Camarón Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Shrimp Filling:**; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, juiced; *For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce:**; 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can); 1 clove garlic, grated or minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Salt to taste; *For Assembly:**; 12 small corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded green cabbage; 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Lime wedges for serving; Salsa verde or hot sauce (optional)

Tacos de Camarón

🇲🇽 Mexico

Coastal

Shrimp tacos often served with cabbage and a spicy sauce.

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