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Quick Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

Two delicious shrimp taco servings topped with grilled shrimp, green sauce, cilantro, and cheese on a white plate.
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Make these fast and fresh cilantro lime shrimp tacos. This recipe includes instructions for a simple avocado crema topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 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 water
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  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 lime juice and fresh cilantro with the cooked shrimp.
  4. Prepare the crema: Combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, water, and a pinch of salt in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, if you need a thinner consistency.
  5. Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
  6. Assemble the tacos: Place a portion of shrimp onto each warm tortilla. Top with a drizzle of the avocado crema. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For spicier shrimp tacos, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • You can substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt in the crema if desired.
  • Warm tortillas directly on a dry skillet for best flavor.

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