Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream Recipe

Name: Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 medium prawns, peeled and deveined; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 small corn tortillas; oil for frying; shredded lettuce; diced tomatoes; sliced avocado; cilantro lime sour cream (recipe follows); For the Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream:; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; juice and zest from one lime; salt to taste

Servings: persons

24 medium prawns, peeled and deveined
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 small corn tortillas
oil for frying
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes
sliced avocado
cilantro lime sour cream (recipe follows)
For the Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream:
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cumin
juice and zest from one lime
salt to taste

1
In a bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper (if using). Add in shrimp and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to give the flavors a chance to marry.
2
Cook shrimp in a skillet on medium heat until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and cover to keep warm.
3
Use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of a small pan, about 2 tablespoons. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook tortillas one at a time until soft, about 30 seconds on each side. Fold over to make a taco shell. As you cook each tortilla, place them on paper towels to absorb any of the oil left over.
4
Stir all ingredients for the Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream together in a bowl.
5
Spoon 4 shrimp into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado and cilantro-lime sour cream.
6
Serve.
7
I served these with black beans and chips and habanero salsa. It was the perfect meal to enjoy on our patio while sipping on ice cold coronas and watching the sun go down.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 medium prawns, peeled and deveined, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

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