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Spiced Shrimp & Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Harper

Spiced Shrimp & Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

A vibrant and flavorful twist on tacos, featuring spicy shrimp, sweet roasted potatoes, and a cool cilantro lime crema.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • For the Cilantro Lime Crema:
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  3. To make the cilantro lime crema, combine sour cream (or yogurt), cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  5. Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with roasted sweet potato, cooked shrimp, and dollop of cilantro lime crema. Serve immediately and enjoy!