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

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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