Honey-Chili Butter Shrimp Tacos
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By Caitlin Greene
Honey-Chili Butter Shrimp Tacos
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:5min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:38:36 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
42
Low
Glycemic Load
9
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories376 kcal (19%)
Total Fat22.3 g (32%)
Carbs21.9 g (8%)
Sugars9.8 g (11%)
Protein25.8 g (52%)
Sodium741 mg (37%)
Fiber4.5 g (16%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For the butter:

4 Tbspunsalted butter
softened

1 Tbsphoney

½ tspsalt

1 tsppaprika

1 tspchipotle chili powder

1 tsplime zest

½ Tbspolive oil
For the Avocado Cream:

1avocado
large, ripe

6 Tbspsour cream
or full fat Greek yogurt

1 tspcumin

½ tspsalt

1juice of lime

2 Tbspfresh basil
chopped

¼ cupcilantro
fresh chopped

1garlic clove
crushed

0.5jalapeño
small, chopped and seeds removed
For the tacos:
Instructions
Step 1
Make the butter. Add the butter, paprika, chili powder, salt, lime zest, honey and oil to a small bowl. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2
Make the cream. Add the avocado, sour cream, basil, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin, salt, garlic and lime juice to a food processor and process until smooth. Set aside.
Step 3
Add the shrimp to a bowl, season liberally with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
Step 4
Heat a skillet over medium high heat, and add the shrimp. Sauté for about 1 1/2-2 minutes per side, add 1-2 tablespoons of the butter, then turn off the heat. Toss the shrimp so they are coated in the butter.
Step 5
Spread the cream on the tortillas, then some cabbage, a spoonful of shrimp and fold the tacos over to close. Drizzle with honey and add chopped scallions.
Notes
4 liked
2 disliked
Easy
Delicious
Go-to
Under 30 minutes
Spicy