Shrimp tacos with corn, bacon and lime crema

Shrimp tacos with corn, bacon and lime crema

By Mia Merheb
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245 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

These shrimp tacos are fast, fresh, and loaded with bold flavor—think crispy bacon, sweet corn, and a zesty lime crema to tie it all together.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, fresh lime juice and salt.
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Step 2

In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon, stirring frequently, until crispy and golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
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Step 3

Add the corn to the fat in the skillet and season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook the corn, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 2 minutes. Spoon the corn into a bowl and set aside.
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Step 4

Add the shrimp, scallions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and ⅛ teaspoon salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Step 5

Add the corn, bacon, cilantro, and 1 tablespoon lime juice to the shrimp. Stir to combine, then taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice or salt, if necessary. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm while you heat the tortillas.
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Step 6

Warm the tortillas in the microwave or in a skillet according to the package instructions. Place the tortillas on serving plates and top with the shrimp mixture and generous spoonfuls of the lime crema. Serve the rest of the crema on the side.

Ingredient

  • (2-lb) salmon filet, pin bones and skin removed
    (2-lb) salmon filet, pin bones and skin removed
    240 g

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