Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Slaw



A tasty and tangy way to eat seafood in a taco is with these Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Slaw. It tastes sour and creamy, and goes well with the crunchy shrimp and fresh slaw.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 lime, zest and juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions:

Mix chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper with olive oil in a bowl

Toss the shrimp in the sauce to coat them

Let it sit for 15 minutes

Add the lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, sugar, and cayenne pepper to a different bowl and mix them together

To make the lime crema, stir until it's smooth

Set the pan on medium-high heat

Place the shrimp in the pan

Cook for two to three minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque

Take it off the heat

You can warm the flour tortillas up in a dry pan or the microwave for a short time

To make the tacos, spread a lot of lime crema on each tortilla, then add shredded cabbage and top with cooked shrimp, chopped cilantro, and diced red onion

Enjoy your Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Slaw with lime wedges on the side


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