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Platter of shrimp tacos with cilantro lime crema and cabbage

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon wate r
  • 1 lime , cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and 1 tablespoon of water to create the crema. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. While the shrimp cooks, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame for 30 seconds per side.
  5. Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of shredded cabbage on each tortilla, followed by 3-4 shrimp.
  6. Drizzle the cilantro-lime crema over the tacos and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.