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Flavorful Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Easy Avocado Crema

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Bright, smoky, and creamy shrimp tacos with a tangy cilantro lime marinade and silky avocado crema, perfect for quick weeknight meals or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion (optional)
  • Fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shrimp Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until well mixed.
  2. Marinate the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Avoid marinating longer than 30 minutes.
  3. Make the Avocado Crema: While shrimp marinates, combine the ripe avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cilantro leaves, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F / 200°C).
  5. Grill the Shrimp: Thread shrimp onto skewers if desired. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with slight char marks.
  6. Warm the Tortillas: Warm tortillas on the grill for 15-20 seconds per side or wrap in foil and heat in a warm oven (around 300°F / 150°C) for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Assemble the Tacos: Place shrimp on each tortilla, top with shredded cabbage or lettuce, diced red onion if using, and a drizzle of avocado crema. Add a squeeze of fresh lime and extra cilantro if desired.
  8. Serve Immediately: Enjoy tacos fresh off the grill while shrimp are juicy and crema is cool and creamy.

Notes

Do not marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes to avoid tough texture. Use ripe avocados for smooth crema. Keep grill clean and oiled to prevent sticking. Wooden skewers should be soaked before grilling. Crema can be made ahead and stored with lime juice to keep fresh. Warm tortillas before assembling. Adjust spice level by adding cayenne or hot sauce if desired.

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