Mexico has been on my mind a lot lately. Lazy afternoons by the pool, frequent naps, room service, and tacos… So many tacos… As many as I could shove in my face in one sitting.
Have you ever been able to eat just one taco? Me neither. Obviously.
For some reason I was really craving shrimp tacos this weekend, perhaps because I miss my Mexico laziness, perhaps because there is no good reason NOT to crave tacos. Ever.
The real reason is I wanted something easy and incredibly tasty to wash away the sense of failure when I totally destroyed my first attempt at French pastry… Julia Child was rolling in her grave. I am so ashamed. That woman who cooked her way through Mastering the Art of French Cooking was a more gifted cook than she lets on in her book… Damn her.
Anyway back to the happy tacos.
The relief I found in these tacos was a freaking revelation. They saved me from throwing French pastry cream all over my kitchen. I think that says it all.
Shrimp Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema
ingredients
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 Tbsp fat-free mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp grated lime rind
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground fennel
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 24 raw shrimp
- Olive oil
- 8 small corn tortillas
instructions
- Combine the crema ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Combine spices for the tacos in a small bowl. Sprinkle over both sides of the shrimp. Heat a small skillet with 1/4 Tbsp olive oil. Cook shrimp over medium heat until pink and cooked through.
- Heat tortillas according to directions on package. Divide shrimp evenly among tortillas; top each with crema, tomato, and a sprinkle of lime juice.
about meghan
Meghan Yager is the recipe developer, food photographer, and creative force behind Cake ‘n Knife, where everyday moments are celebrated with bold, flavor-forward recipes. From cozy cocktails to bold appetizers and indulgent desserts, her approachable style brings people together around food worth sharing. Meghan’s work has been featured by Good Housekeeping, Oprah Daily, Today, Woman’s Day, and The Huffington Post. She lives in Denver, where she brings big flavor and a little sass to every bite.
