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Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream Recipe

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Saute, Mix
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream are the ultimate taco for the season! They’re light and flavorful with a bit of sweetness and zest, and are sure to impress a crowd. Ready in thirty minutes or less, this recipe uses fresh ingredients and is perfect for a light and tasty feast.


Ingredients

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Ingredients for Shrimp Tacos:

  • corn tortillas
  • shredded cabbage mix (recipe below)
  • avocado corn mixture (recipe below)
  • cooked shrimp (recipe below)
  • cilantro lime cream (recipe below)
  • cut limes
  • cilantro (for garnish)

Ingredients for Shredded Cabbage Mix:

  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt and pepper

Ingredients for Avocado Corn Mixture:

  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • juice from 1/2 a medium lime
  • salt and pepper

Ingredients for Cooked Shrimp:

  • 3/4 lb fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • juice from half a lime
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon salted butter

Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Cream:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Shredded Cabbage Mix: Begin by shredding both colors of cabbage and mixing with the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Avocado Corn Mixture: In another bowl, combine corn, avocado, cucumber, tomato, and onion. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cooked Shrimp: Season shrimp with spices and lime juice. Saute in olive oil and butter until golden with a light char.
  4. Cilantro Lime Cream: Mix sour cream, ranch dressing, cilantro, lime juice, honey, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Heat tortillas, then assemble tacos with cabbage mix, avocado corn mixture, shrimp, and cilantro lime cream. Serve with limes and cilantro garnish.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 shrimp tacos