CALIFORNIA STYLE SHRIMP & POTATO TACOS WITH CILANTRO CREMA

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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry. In Mexico, shrimp tacos are traditionally made with beer battered fried shrimp. Delicious, but not particularly healthy. This recipe is lightened up (no frying) and uses Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onions for a hearty flair. And the addition of fresh ingredients such as red, ripe tomatoes, baby spinach, avocado and goat cheese gives these tacos a fresh California twist!

Provided by home4dinner

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 tacos, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (1 lb) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion (1 lb)
1 cup sour cream
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning, divided
4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb fresh medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails removed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 green onions, green parts only, chopped
1 cup fresh Baby Spinach, cut into chiffonade (thin ribbons)
1 large tomatoes, diced
1 Hass avocado, diced
3 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • To prepare the tortillas, wrap loosely in a damp kitchen towel and place in a preheated 250 degree oven.
  • Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large (12-inch), non-stick skillet. When the oil is hot, add the entire package of Simply Potatoes Diced Potato with Onion; spread out evenly. Cover and cook the potatoes for 10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes, ensuring that the potatoes are browning evenly.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, combine the sour cream, about ½ of the taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons lime juice, half of the chopped cilantro and the salt in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth and set aside.
  • Toss the remaining taco seasoning and ground cumin with the shrimp. After the potatoes have been cooking for 10 minutes and are nice and brown, add the seasoned shrimp, green onions and the remaining chopped cilantro and stir gently. Continue cooking the potato-shrimp mixture for an additional 3-5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
  • Assemble the tacos by topping each warm tortilla with some of the shrimp and potato mixture, a pinch of the spinach, some tomato and avocado, a few crumbles of goat cheese and a drizzle of the cilantro crema. Enjoy!

Basant Cdy
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These tacos are perfect for a party or a potluck.


Kitimbo Anitah
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I was looking for a new taco recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it, because it was absolutely delicious.


Sulay Man
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These tacos are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love the combination of shrimp and potatoes.


MAQBOOL Ahmad
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I've never had shrimp tacos before, but these were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jennifer Rider
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Indianapolis Mapping
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I'm always looking for new and interesting taco recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I'll be making it again and again.


Maarif Khan
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These tacos are so good, I could eat them every day.


Ashok k RAy AMAT jankinagar
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Elizabeth Edwards
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover shrimp and potatoes.


Minu Akther
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I wasn't sure how the shrimp and potatoes would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors really complemented each other.


ANA Mario joao
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The shrimp and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the cilantro crema added a delicious touch of flavor.


mahlako Kekana
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These tacos are so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me. I'm definitely going to be making them again soon.


Shaman Merani
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Ruhaa Jee
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I've made these tacos twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Asma Nahid
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These shrimp potato tacos were a hit with my family! The cilantro crema was the perfect finishing touch.