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Shrimp Tacos

shrimp tacos with taco seasoning on corn tortillas with cilantro jalapeño slaw
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, from 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed, about 30
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
  • Mexican hot sauce, for serving (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Avocado Crema

  • 1 small avocado
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • ¼ cup Sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice, from 1-2 limes
  • ¼ cup Cilantro, lightly packed
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded

Cabbage Slaw

  • 3 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
  • ⅓ cup sliced white onion, paper thin (1/2 medium onion)
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Method

  1. In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, lime juice and taco seasoning. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.

  2. Make the crema: Add the avocado, garlic, sour cream, salt, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeño to the base of a food processor. Blend until smooth.

  3. Make the slaw: In a large bowl toss together the cabbage, raw onion and cilantro with 1/2 cup of avocado crema until fully incorporated.

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium. Warm the tortillas, using a little bit of olive oil if desired. Once warmed/toasted, place them on a plate and cover them with a tea towel so that they stay warm. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until pink and fully cooked through about 2 minutes each side.

  5. Place 3-4 shrimp on each tortilla and top with the slaw. Serve with hot sauce if desired.