Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Avocado Salsa
- 2 avocados diced
- 1 diced jalapeño de-seeded
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of ½ lime about 1 tablespoon
- pinch of salt
Lime Crema
- ½ cup sour cream
- juice of ½ lime about 1 tablespoon
Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tail off
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 8 small flour tortillas
- extra cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Make the Avocado Salsa: In a small bowl, combine the diced avocados, diced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Season with a pinch of salt. Gently toss and set aside.
- Make the Lime Crema: In another small bowl, mix the sour cream and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the shrimp.
- Sauté the shrimp for about 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque. The shrimp should curl slightly but not into a tight “O” shape. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Discard any liquid remaining in the pan.*
- In the same skillet, add lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a syrup.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until well-coated and heated through.**
- Warm the tortillas. Fill each one with shrimp, a spoonful of avocado salsa, and a drizzle of lime crema. Top with more cilantro and serve with extra lime wedges on the side.
Notes
*The shrimp will release some liquid as they cook. Be sure to discard that liquid before adding the sauce.
**When you add the shrimp back into the sauce, they may release a little more liquid. If the sauce becomes too thin, cook for another minute or two until it thickens up again.
Using Frozen Shrimp? Thaw them first by placing 1 pound of frozen raw shrimp in a colander in the sink and running cold water over them for about 5 minutes. Toss occasionally to ensure even thawing.
Adjust the Heat: For spicier shrimp, increase the red pepper flakes to 1 teaspoon or add sliced jalapenos to the tacos.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g
