Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema Recipe

Prep Time::45 mins

Cook Time::30 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings::20

Yield::20 shrimp tacos

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

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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