Easy Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
Deliciously easy shrimp tacos topped with a refreshing lime crema, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun gathering with friends.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- (2 tbsp) olive oil
- (1 tsp) garlic powder
- (1 tsp) chili powder
- (1/2 tsp) cumin
- (1/4 tsp) salt
- (8) small corn tortillas
- (1 cup) shredded cabbage
- (1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- (1/4 cups) fresh cilantro, chopped
- (1/2) avocado, sliced
- (1/2 cups) sour cream
- (1 tbsp) lime juice
- (1/4 tsp) garlic powder (for crema)
- (1) lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, toss the (1 lb) shrimp with (2 tbsp) olive oil, (1 tsp) garlic powder, (1 tsp) chili powder, (1/2 tsp) cumin, and (1/4 tsp) salt until well coated.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix (1/2 cup) sour cream, (1 tbsp) lime juice, and (1/4 tsp) garlic powder to make the lime crema. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- 4
Warm the (8) corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 5
To assemble the tacos, place some (1 cup) shredded cabbage on each tortilla, followed by the cooked shrimp, (1/2 cup) cherry tomatoes, (1/4 cup) fresh cilantro, and (1/2) sliced avocado. Drizzle with lime crema and squeeze a lime wedge over the top.
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