Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro Lime Yogurt and Corn Salsa

Lacy S.'s Note:

I found this recipe in an American Profile magazine and made a couple changes to my own taste!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 8.0 Tacos

Tacos

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 taco shells, crunchy
• 1 head lettuce, finely shredded

Marinade

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Yogurt

• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lime zest
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Salsa

• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup avocado, diced
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients for the yogurt in a bowl, cover and chill.
2. Combine all marinade ingredients in a zip lock bag, add shrimp and let set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
3. Combine all ingredients for salsa in a bowl and set aside.
4. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade.
5. Cook shrimp in a large skillet over med heat 2 minutes per side.
6. Remove from heat and cool.
7. When shrimp are room temp slice in halve lengthwise and set aside.
8. Divide shrimp evely among taco shells.
9. Top each with a handful of lettuce, 2 tbls corn salsa and 1 tbls. cilantro yogurt.
10. Serve right away.

Reviews

[Chef #761940]

These tacos are amazing! I was looking for a recipe similar to Chuy's shrimp tacos, but I actually like this even better. I leave the olive oil out of the yogurt. Also, I keep the tomatoes and avacados separate from the salsa-- they make it mushy if you have leftovers.

[morgainegeiser]

These were great, really enjoyed the marninade and the lime yogurt was a nice flavor. Great recipe.

[mplsgirl]

This was awesome!! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I would say there is a little more prep involved, because there was a lot of stuff to cut up, but well worth it. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!