Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema

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These sensational shrimp tacos with spicy seasoned shrimp, zesty lime crema, avocado, and cilantro are easy to make and so delicious. Everyone enjoys these tacos when I make them.

Submitted by chrispcooks
Updated on June 10, 2024
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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 shrimp tacos
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Ingredients

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

  1. Rinse defrosted shrimp under cold water, drain, and pat dry.

  2. 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.

    Overhead of shrimp being mixed with a chili powder mixture in a bowl.

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  3. 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.

    Overhead of seasoned shrimp being cooked in a skillet.

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  4. 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.

    Overhead of a mixed crema with three lime wedges off to the side.

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  5. 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. 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.

    Overhead of tortillas being filled with shrimp, crema, and cilantro with a bowl of crema off to the side.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
6g Fat
15g Carbs
10g Protein
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.

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