Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4

Cajun Shrimp and Lime Crema Soft Taco

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Spice it up tonight with this Cajun Shrimp and Lime Crema Soft Taco recipe. Succulent shrimp tossed in Cajun spices on a Dempster's® Original Medium Tortilla is balanced by a fresh lime crema that you can quickly make from scratch. This recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesdays. Serves four to six.

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Ingredients

CAJUN SHRIMP SOFT TACOS:

  • 6 Dempster's® Original Medium Tortillas
  • 1 lb (454 g) 21-25 count shrimp
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) Cajun spice
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive oil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Radishes, diced
  • 1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Orange pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tomato, diced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Guacamole

LIME CREMA:

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Sour cream
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Lime juice
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Cajun spice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

CAJUN SHRIMP SOFT TACOS:

  1. TOSS shrimp with cajun spice.
  2. HEAT olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes or until just turning pink.
  4. Add radishes, onion and peppers and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. PLACE tortillas on a microwaveable plate and cover with a damp paper towel.
  6. Heat tortillas in the microwave using 30-second intervals until they are warmed through.
  7. ASSEMBLE tacos by dividing the shrimp mixture evenly between tortillas.
  8. Top with tomatoes, guacamole, and lime crema.

LIME CREMA:

  1. WHISK together all of the ingredients and set aside until ready to use.

Tips: Serve with fresh lime wedges.

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