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Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema Recipe
Sensational shrimp tacos with spicy shrimp, zesty lime crema, and creamy avocado in corn tortillas are incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious. These restaurant-quality tacos combine perfectly seasoned spicy shrimp with cooling cilantro-lime crema that provides ideal flavor balance. The combination of tender shrimp, creamy avocado, and tangy crema creates tacos that deliver complex flavors with simple preparation methods everyone can master.
These sensational shrimp tacos with spicy shrimp, zesty lime crema, and avocado in corn tortillas are easy to make and so delicious! This is the perfect shrimp taco recipe for a crowd.
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 tacos
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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 jalapeño pepper, diced, or to taste (Optional)
2 limes, cut into wedges, or as needed
Directions
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 147 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 15g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 147 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium 163mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 10g | 19% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium 47mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 248mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
