Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

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Recipe Data

6
Servings
35min
Prep
40min
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    Description

    Smokey grilled shrimp, bright crunchy slaw, and a rich avocado crema team up to form the ultimate taco. 

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    Ingredients
    Serves 6
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    Tacos
    1 lbs. shrimp
    Adobo, strained from 1 can chiles in adobo
    2 tbsp. honey
    Kosher salt, to taste
    Flour tortillas
    Cilantro, for garnish
    Vegetable oil
    Slaw
    2 c. cabbage, shredded
    2 tbsp. honey
    ½ tbsp. lime zest
    ⅓ c. lime juice
    2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
    2 scallions, thinly sliced
    Kosher salt
    Black pepper
    Crema
    1 avocado, pitted
    ½ c. sour cream
    2 tbsp. lime
    1 clove(s) grated
    Kosher salt

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    • Large bowl
    • Whisk
    • Grill or grill pan

    Directions

    1. Combine 2 tablespoons honey, adobo, and salt in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate. 

    2. Meanwhile, prepare the slaw: Whisk lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Add cabbage, cilantro, and scallioins. Combine well and set aside. 

    3. Make the crema: place avocado, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and salt in blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy. 

    4. Heat a grill or grill pan on high and brush lightly with oil. 

    5. Sear the shrimp on both sides, being careful not to overcook. 

    6. Meanwhile, heat tortillas on the stove's open flame, stacking them in a cloth to keep warm. 

    7. Add crema, shrimp, slaw, and cilantro to each tortilla. 

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    Courtesy of Coca-Cola