Cilantro-Lime Crema Shrimp Street Tacos
Cilantro-Lime Crema Shrimp Street Tacos bring plump, chili-spiced shrimp together with cool, tangy crema for a bright, balanced bite. Creamy avocado, crunchy red onion, and a hint of jalapeño heat round out each warm corn tortilla. Serve for a lively weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering where everyone can build their own.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cilantro-Lime Crema Shrimp Street Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the defrosted shrimp under cold water, drain them, and pat them dry.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the shrimp with chili powder, garlic, paprika, cumin, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coriander, and orange zest, then mix well.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
- 4
While the shrimp cooks, make the crema by whisking together sour cream, the zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cilantro, garlic powder, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
- 5
Warm the corn tortillas in a pan or on a griddle over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side; take care not to let them burn. Set aside.
- 6
Assemble the tacos by spreading 1 teaspoon of the crema on each tortilla, adding 3 or 4 shrimp, 2 slices of avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Serve with sliced limes to squeeze on top and extra crema on the side.
- Calories 143.37 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 10.4 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 13.55 g 5%
- Total Fat 5.5 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.8 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.57 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 183.09 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 0.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 227.18 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 2.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cilantro Lime Crema Shrimp Street Tacos is made with 20 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 143.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cilantro-Lime Crema Shrimp Street Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, Dried Orange Peel. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cilantro-Lime Crema Shrimp Street Tacos?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cilantro-Lime Crema Shrimp Street Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 20 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cilantro-Lime Crema Shrimp Street Tacos healthy?
- Cilantro-Lime Crema Shrimp Street Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 143.37 calories and 10.4 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 183.09 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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