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Quick Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema

Three flavorful shrimp taco servings piled high with pink shrimp, cabbage slaw, and drizzled with creamy green sauce.
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Make these flavorful shrimp tacos for a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner. The shrimp cooks quickly with bright lime and cilantro, balanced by a cool, homemade avocado crema.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1/4 cup 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
  • 2 tablespoons water (or more, to thin)
  • For Toppings:
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage slaw mix
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Avocado Crema: Combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and water in a small food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth, adding a little more water if needed to reach a drizzly consistency. Set aside.
  2. Season the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding). Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  4. Add Flavor: Remove the skillet from the heat. Immediately pour the 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice and the chopped cilantro over the hot shrimp. Toss to coat. The residual heat will help the flavors meld.
  5. Warm Tortillas: Warm the tortillas according to package directions, either briefly in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave.
  6. Assemble Tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with a portion of the seasoned shrimp. Top with shredded cabbage slaw, drizzle generously with the avocado crema, and sprinkle with cotija cheese, if using. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, do not overcook the shrimp; they cook very fast.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt in the crema with sour cream or mayonnaise if you prefer a richer sauce.
  • If you want spicy shrimp tacos, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning mix.

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