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Garlicky Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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These Garlicky Shrimp Tacos are a quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring succulent shrimp seared to perfection and coated in a zesty garlic and smoked paprika sauce. Topped with creamy lime sour cream, fresh avocado, crunchy radishes, pico de gallo, and cilantro, these tacos deliver a vibrant combination of textures and bright flavors perfect for any taco night.

Ingredients

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Sauce and Condiments

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges for serving
  • Salt, to taste

Shrimp and Seasoning

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 2 dozen)
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

For Serving

  • Warm corn tortillas
  • Sliced avocado
  • Sliced radishes
  • Pico de gallo
  • Cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lime crema: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season with salt to taste and mix thoroughly. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Sear the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season half of the shrimp with salt and add to the hot skillet. Sear for 1 minute on each side until just cooked through, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with another tablespoon of oil and the remaining shrimp.
  3. Create the garlic paprika sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Finish cooking the shrimp: Return all the seared shrimp along with any accumulated juices to the skillet. Cook while turning and basting them in the fragrant garlic paprika oil until shrimp turn opaque and are nicely coated, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer shrimp and sauce to a shallow serving dish.
  5. Assemble the tacos: Warm the corn tortillas and pile a few shrimp in the center of each. Drizzle some of the garlic oil over the shrimp. Top with sliced avocado, radishes, pico de gallo, cilantro leaves, and a drizzle of the lime crema. Serve with additional lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the lime crema.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp; they cook quickly and become tough if left too long.
  • Warm tortillas before assembling for increased pliability and better taste.
  • Pico de gallo can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
  • Optional: Add a sprinkle of queso fresco or a few drops of hot sauce for additional flavor.

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