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How to Make Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or an impressive meal to serve to guests, this recipe for shrimp tacos with cilantro-lime crema is sure to be a hit. These tacos are bursting with flavor, with tender, succulent shrimp and a creamy, tangy crema that complements the seafood perfectly. Plus, they only take 30 minutes to make, so you can have a restaurant-quality meal on the table in no t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon grated Valencia orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
  • 20 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 avocados, thinly sliced, or to taste
  • 1 red onion, finely diced, or to taste
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
  • 1 pepper, diced, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 tacos

  • Rinse defrosted shrimp under cold water, drain, and pat dry.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 jalapeño. Serve with sliced limes to squeeze on top and extra crema on the side.

    • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 163mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 248mg

    Categories

    Shrimp recipes
    Taco recipes
    Cilantro recipes
    Lime recipes