Chili-Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

Light and flavorful grilled shrimp tacos marinated in chili-lime spices, served with a creamy avocado sauce and your favorite toppings.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

485 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£3.77/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Mexican

Main Ingredient:

Seafood

Cooking Style:

Grilling

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1poundShrimp(Peeled and deveined)

£8.50

3Lime(Juiced and zested)

£1.00

2tablespoonsChili Powder

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.15

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper

£0.02

2Avocado(Ripe)

£2.00

0.5cupSour Cream or Greek Yogurt(Or vegan alternative)

£0.60

1tablespoonLime Juice

£0.05

0.3cupCilantro(Chopped)

£0.40

12Corn Tortillas(Small size)

£2.00

Toppings(Shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, red onion, crumbled cheese, etc.)

Total Cost

£15.08

£3.77 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2.
Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator (or up to 30 minutes).
3.
While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the avocado crema. In a food processor or blender, combine the avocados, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a little water if needed to thin it out to your desired consistency.
4.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
5.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers (optional, but it makes grilling easier) or place them directly on the grill grates.
6.
Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and cooked through.
7.
Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions or on a dry skillet.
8.
Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with grilled shrimp, a generous dollop of avocado crema, and your favorite toppings.
9.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

485 kcal / 2029 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

26g

37% of RDA

Protein

34g

68% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

670 mg

29% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Don't over-marinate the shrimp, as the lime juice can start to cook them.

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika to the chili-lime marinade.

If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat.

The avocado crema can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the crema if you want a little heat.

Cooking Equipment

Grill

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