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Quick Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema

Four assembled shrimp taco servings on corn tortillas topped with cabbage slaw, seasoned shrimp, and creamy green sauce.
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Make flavorful shrimp tacos fast with this recipe featuring zesty cilantro lime shrimp and a simple, creamy avocado crema topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (for crema)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for crema)
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 1/4 cup lime juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro with the shrimp. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the crema: Combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth. Add a teaspoon of water if needed to reach a drizzly consistency.
  5. Warm the tortillas according to package directions (usually a quick warm in a dry skillet or microwave).
  6. Assemble the tacos: Place a portion of shrimp onto each warm tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage and drizzle generously with the avocado crema.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning mix.
  • If you do not have Greek yogurt, you can substitute sour cream for the crema base.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in both the shrimp and the crema.

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