Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos
These Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos bring the heat with smoky, marinated shrimp, balanced by a creamy avocado crema and crunchy slaw in warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
For the slaw:
2 cups shredded cabbage
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp honey
Salt & pepper to taste
For the avocado crema:
1 ripe avocado
¼ cup Greek yogurt
Juice of ½ lime
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
For serving:
8 small corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Instructions
1
Marinate the shrimp:
In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, chipotle, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2
Prepare the slaw:
In a separate bowl, toss cabbage, red onion, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3
Make the avocado crema:
Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
4
Cook the shrimp:
Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque.
5
Assemble the tacos
: Warm tortillas, add shrimp, top with slaw, drizzle with avocado crema, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
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