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Paleo Shrimp Tacos

URL: https://nomnompaleo.com/paleo-shrimp-tacos

Ingredients

The tacos

  • pounds peeled and deveined shrimp (21-25 count)
  • ¼ cup avocado or olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • zest from 1 lime
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and finely diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

The avocado crema

  • 1 large Hass avocado
  • ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup chives, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix the oil, oregano, garlic, and lime zest in a bowl.
  2. Add the shrimp and ensure they are evenly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Combine diced onion and minced cilantro in a small bowl and refrigerate.
  4. Prepare the avocado crema by blending avocado, coconut milk, cilantro, chives, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Adjust seasoning of the crema as needed and refrigerate.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400°F and arrange the shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Roast the shrimp for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Serve the shrimp on butter lettuce leaves topped with onion-cilantro mixture, lime wedges, and avocado crema.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
435
Total fat
27g
Total carbohydrates
14g
Total protein
38g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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