These Mediterranean Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Tacos have an indulgent and silky texture. We prepare these creamy tacos with shrimp, olive oil, Mediterranean seasoning, paprika, garlic, Greek yogurt, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, oregano, tortillas, lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley. These creamy tacos have about 420 calories and 34 g of protein. We make these creamy tacos in only 30 minutes. These Mediterranean Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Tacos are ideal for easy family dinners, healthy lunch options, seafood lovers, Mediterranean diet plans, meal prep ideas, casual gatherings, and quick comfort food cravings. We cook the shrimp till tender and coat it in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, then assemble everything in soft tortillas with fresh crunchy vegetables for balance and freshness. You can serve these tacos with Greek salad, roasted potatoes, garlic rice, hummus, tzatziki, or grilled vegetables.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Portion Size: 2 tacos
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Bowls
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Knife
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
SHRIMP
- 1 lb shrimp
- One-fourth tsp. black pepper
- Olive oil, one tbsp.
- 1 tsp Mediterranean seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN SAUCE:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 pieces cloves
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
TACOS:
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup lettuce
- 1 cup of cucumber
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup red onion
- 2 tbsp parsley
- Lemon wedges
INGREDIENT NOTES AND SUBSTITUTIONS:
SHRIMP:
- We use shrimp as the main protein to give a juicy, tender seafood base for the tacos. As a substitute, you can use chicken, fish, or tofu.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil is used to add healthy Mediterranean fats and enhance flavor while cooking. You can replace it with avocado oil.
GREEK YOGURT:
- A creamy, tart sauce with extra protein is made with Greek yogurt. Instead, you can use sour cream or plain yogurt.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream is used to give the sauce a rich and smooth texture. As an alternative, you can use milk or coconut cream.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- The creamy sauce gains a savory and nutty taste from the addition of Parmesan cheese. You may substitute it with any hard cheese or nutritional yeast.
TORTILLAS:
- Tortillas are used as the base to hold all taco ingredients together. You can replace them with corn tortillas or lettuce wraps.
VEGETABLES:
- Vegetables are used to add freshness, crunch, and balance to the tacos. You can use any fresh salad vegetables of your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Whisk the shrimp with pepper, olive oil, salt, seasoning, and paprika.
- Warm the pan and cook the shrimp for almost three minutes.
- Then cook the garlic with olive oil in a similar pan.
- Include the chili flakes, yogurt, oregano, lemon juice, heavy cream, and Parmesan.
- Put the shrimp back into the sauce and coat perfectly.
- Place the tortillas in a pan and heat them.
- Include the shrimp, lettuce, onion, cucumber, and tomatoes.
- Garnish with lemon juice and parsley.
TIPS:
- Include an additional lemon for a fresh taste.
- Heat the tortillas first and then serve.
- We utilize fresh garlic for perfect flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Arugula Lemon Salad
SIDE DISHES:
- Garlic Roasted Potatoes
- Lemon Herb Rice
- Grilled Vegetables
- Couscous Pilaf
- Mediterranean Rice
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Hummus
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
- Baba Ganoush
- Olive Tapenade
BEVERAGES:
- Mint Lemonade
- Cucumber Cooler
- Sparkling Water with Lime
- Iced Green Tea
- Pomegranate Juice
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the shrimp mixture in a closed dish and stock for almost two days.
FREEZER:
- Store the shrimp and sauce only for nearly 45-60 days.
FAQs:
Will we prepare the sauce earlier?
- Yes, you can make the sauce almost two days earlier.
May we prepare these tacos without gluten?
- Yes, you can use lettuce wraps or non-gluten corn tortillas.
Which vegetables are perfect for toppings?
- You can use avocado, cabbage, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, and onions.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 720 mg
Net Carbs: 24 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fats: 19 g
Protein: 34 g
Total Carbs: 28 g
Serving Size: 2 tacos