Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema

Superb shrimp tacos, loaded with perfectly juicy spiced shrimp in corn tortillas, topped with homemade Mexican lime crema, avocado, and red onion.

Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
75 min
Servings
20

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Rinse defrosted shrimp under cold water, drain, and pat dry.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine shrimp, chili powder, garlic, paprika, cumin, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coriander, and orange zest in a bowl. Mix well.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat olive oil in nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'While shrimp cooks, prepare crema by whisking together sour cream, zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cilantro, garlic powder, and 1 pinch each of salt and black pepper.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Heat corn tortillas in either a pan or on a griddle over low heat, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to let them burn. Set aside.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Assemble tacos by spreading 1 teaspoon crema across each tortilla, adding 3 or 4 shrimp, 2 slices of avocado, a sprinkle of fresh red onion, cilantro, and jalapeΓ±o. Serve with sliced limes to squeeze on top and extra crema on the side.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (20 servings total)

147
Calories
10 g
Protein
15 g
Carbs
6 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
163 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/280916/shrimp-tacos-with-cilantro-lime-crema/
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