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20-Minute Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema

Three delicious shrimp taco shells filled with seasoned shrimp, shredded cabbage, and topped with a creamy green sauce.
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Make flavorful shrimp tacos quickly using cilantro lime seasoning and a simple avocado crema. This recipe is designed for fast weeknight preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • For the Avocado Crema:
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For Serving:
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until coated.
  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 of lime juice and chopped cilantro with the shrimp.
  4. Prepare the avocado crema: Combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  5. Warm the tortillas according to package directions (usually 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.
  7. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Notes

  • For crispier shrimp, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • If you prefer a spicier taco, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning mix.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream in the crema if desired.

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