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Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce

June 11, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a quick meal for hot summer evenings? Our Shrimp Tacos pack a flavorful punch and the lime crema sauce adds brightness. Add creamy avocado and cabbage for a delicious meal that will keep your kitchen cool.


Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce
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Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled deveined and tails removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large avocado cubed
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 8 6- inch corn tortillas warmed
Servings: 2 tacos per serving
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Instructions
  1. For the Lime Crema Sauce, whisk together the greek yogurt, lime juice, mustard and sugar. Cover and chill while preparing shrimp.
  2. For the shrimp, in a medium bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  3. To assemble tacos, layer cabbage, shrimp, and avocados over tortillas. Drizzle with Lime Crema Sauce.
Recipe Notes

hrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 Tacos (309g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 360 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 185 mg 62 % Sodium 180 mg 8 % Total Carbohydrate 33 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 32 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 157 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 666 mg 15 %

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