Tequila Marinated Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema – Printable Recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Lime Crema:
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup light sour cream
• Zest from 1 lime
• Juice from ½ lime
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Ground pepper to taste

Ingredients for the Marinated Shrimp:
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup white tequila
• Zest from 1 lime
• Juice from 1 ½ limes
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• Approximately 40 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Suggested garnishes:
• 6 or 7 soft taco size tortillas
• Shredded lettuce
• Chopped tomato
• Diced avocado
• Chopped onion
• Crumbled Queso Fresco or Cotija cheese
• Hot sauce
• Chopped cilantro

Instructions

Make the Lime Crema first:
1. Combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Make the Shrimp:
1. Combine all ingredients except for the shrimp and cilantro into a medium size bowl and whisk well for a minute. Mix the chopped cilantro into the marinade with a fork.
2. Pour the marinade into a gallon size Ziploc baggie and add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Shake the bag well to evenly coat the shrimp and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (no longer than 45 minutes).
3. When ready to cook the shrimp, heat a large 12” nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drain the shrimp (but don’t rinse!) and discard the marinade and baggie. Place the drained shrimp in the hot skillet and sauté for approximately 2 minutes. Stir the shrimp with a spatula or wooden spoon and cook until opaque (approximately 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat.

To serve:
1. Spread a dollop of the lime crema on a soft taco sized tortilla. Place about 6 of the cooked shrimp down the center of each tortilla. Garnish with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and any additional combination of taco toppings your heart desires. Suggestions include avocado, Queso Fresco, cilantro, hot sauce, etc.

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