
Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema
Quick-seared shrimp under a smoky chipotle crema.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 chipotles in adobo
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Corn tortillas, cabbage, cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Blend sour cream, chipotles and lime juice into a smooth crema.
- 2
Toss the shrimp with oil, chili powder, paprika and salt.
- 3
Sear in a hot skillet 2 minutes per side until pink.
- 4
Warm the tortillas.
- 5
Fill with shrimp, cabbage, cilantro and chipotle crema.
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