Name: Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: Large frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed - 2 pounds; Chili powder - 1 ½ teaspoons; Freshly minced garlic - 1 teaspoon; Paprika - ½ teaspoon; Ground cumin - ½ teaspoon; Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon; Salt - ½ teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon; Ground coriander - ¼ teaspoon; Grated Valencia orange zest - ¼ teaspoon; Olive oil, or more as needed - 2 tablespoons; Sour cream - 2 tablespoons; Lime, zested and juiced - 1; Chopped fresh cilantro - 1 teaspoon; Garlic powder - ¼ teaspoon; Salt and ground black pepper - 1 pinch; Corn tortillas - 20 (6 inch); Avocados, thinly sliced, or to taste - 2; Red onion, finely diced, or to taste - 1; Fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste - ½ bunch; Pepper, diced, or to taste (Optional) - 1; Limes, cut into wedges, or as needed - 2

Ingredients for - Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema

1. Large frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed 2 pounds

2. Chili powder 1 ½ teaspoons

3. Freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon

4. Paprika ½ teaspoon

5. Ground cumin ½ teaspoon

6. Onion Powder ½ teaspoon

7. Salt ½ teaspoon

8. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon

9. Ground coriander ¼ teaspoon

10. Grated Valencia orange zest ¼ teaspoon

11. Olive oil, or more as needed 2 tablespoons

12. Sour cream 2 tablespoons

13. Lime, zested and juiced 1

14. Chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon

15. Garlic powder ¼ teaspoon

16. Salt and ground black pepper 1 pinch

17. Corn tortillas 20 (6 inch)

18. Avocados, thinly sliced, or to taste 2

19. Red onion, finely diced, or to taste 1

20. Fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste ½ bunch

21. Pepper, diced, or to taste (Optional) 1

22. Limes, cut into wedges, or as needed 2

How to cook deliciously - Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema

1 . Stage

Rinse defrosted shrimp under cold water, drain, and pat dry.

2 . Stage

Combine shrimp, chili powder, garlic, paprika, cumin, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coriander, and orange zest in a bowl. Mix well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Heat olive oil in nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

While shrimp cooks, prepare crema by whisking together sour cream, zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cilantro, garlic powder, and 1 pinch each of salt and black pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Heat corn tortillas in either a pan or on a griddle over low heat, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to let them burn. Set aside.

6 . Stage

Assemble tacos by spreading 1 teaspoon crema across each tortilla, adding 3 or 4 shrimp, 2 slices of avocado, a sprinkle of fresh red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Serve with sliced limes to squeeze on top and extra crema on the side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios