Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

Yesterday was pretty warm, well by Seattle standards anyway, and today is going to be even warmer. For some reason warm weather always makes me crave tacos. Who doesn’t love tacos? To me they just scream summer time. Perhaps it is all of the bright flavors or the fact that they go so well with a cold bottle of Corona. Either way, these shrimp tacos are definitely the perfect summer time supper. They are quick, easy and light. They also showcase some of my favorite flavors: cumin, chili powder, cilantro and lime.

The combination of spices in this recipe can make the shrimp a little spicy, however the coolness of the cilantro-lime sour cream balances out the flavor nicely. If you do want to tone it down a little bit, you can cut the amount of chili powder in half and omit the cayenne pepper.

Serves 2

You will need:

  • 20 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
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • oil for frying
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • sliced avocado
  • cilantro lime sour cream (recipe follows)
  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. Spoon 5 shrimp into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado and cilantro-lime sour cream.
  5. Serve.

Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

You will need:

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • juice and zest from one lime
  • salt to taste
  1. Stir all ingredients together in a bowl.

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.

Enjoy!

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Responses to "Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream"

Ohhh grilled seafood in a tortilla, it’s like all my cravings wrapped into a cute parcel!
I LOVE what you’ve done to the site. It looks so fresh and dynamic! Good job!

- Marta

Darn! We might have run into one another at Pike Place and talked blogging!

This is a really mouthwatering photo. I was thinking about tacos today myself. And I bought shrimp at the market!

- The Leftoverist

looks delish!

- BAKING is my ZeN

Ohmygosh, could this look more attractive? I’ve never eaten anything like this (British girl, here!) but wow, do I want to. I adore seafood in any format!

- Indigo

Wow look at that photo! That is one gorgeous dish!

- Teanna

This is a perfect meal in my book!! Cannot get enough of these flavors!!

- Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer

Looks so tasty – of all the things I never had in a taco … now I have to try it.

- Tanya

I just made this for dinner – loved the tasty shrimp, and the sauce was a nice touch! thanks!

- Sadia

You’re welcome Sadia! I am glad that you liked them :)

- Deseree

REALLY excited to try this one tonight!

- Melissa

I hope you enjoy them Melissa!

- Deseree

i’ve made shrimp tacos 3 times in 2 weeks, and your recipe is the best one….so delicious!!! thank you for sharing your awesome recipe and beautiful photos, cant wait to see what else you have on your blog

- mary

Thank you Mary!

- Deseree

O.k.- My mouth is watering! I don’t believe I can rest until I’ve made and enjoyed this delish dish!

Wenderly

- Wenderly

You can make this a little healthier if you want to use yogurt instead of sour cream…Just sayin

- tony marini

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