Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Strawberry Mango Salsa

Crema

1. PLACE flesh of 2 medium avocados (about 1 ½ cups) into a blender or food processor.
2. ADD 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt.
3. ADD 1/2 cup cilantro.
4. ADD 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
5. ADD 2 cloves garlic.
6. REMOVE and DISCARD seeds from 1 jalapeño pepper (if using).
7. ADD jalapeño pepper to blender.
8. ADD the juice of 1 lime.
9. ADD 1 tablespoon honey.
10. ADD 1/2 teaspoon salt.
11. ADD 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
12. BLEND until smooth.
13. TASTE and ADJUST seasoning as needed.

Salsa

1. STEM 1 package (16 ounces) strawberries.
2. DICE strawberries.
3. SET ASIDE one-third of diced strawberries and PLACE remaining diced strawberries into a large mixing bowl.
4. DICE and ADD 1 cup fresh mango.
5. CHOP and ADD 1/2 medium red onion.
6. CHOP and ADD 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.
7. REMOVE and DISCARD seeds from 1 jalapeño pepper (if using).
8. DICE jalapeño pepper and ADD to bowl.
9. ADD the juice of 1 fresh lime.
10. ADD 1 ½ teaspoons honey.
11. ADD 1/4 teaspoon salt.
12. ADD 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
13. TOSS thoroughly to COMBINE.
14. TASTE and ADJUST seasoning as needed.

Shrimp

1. PEEL and DEVEIN 1 pound large shrimp.
2. PAT DRY with paper towels and PLACE shrimp into a large mixing bowl.
3. ADD 1 tablespoon honey and ADD 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4. ADD 1 teaspoon ground cumin and ADD 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.
5. ADD 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and ADD 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
6. ADD 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
7. ADD 1/2 teaspoon salt and ADD 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
8. TOSS until evenly coated.
9. PLACE 2 tablespoons unsalted butter into a skillet.
10. COOK and SWIRL skillet over medium heat until butter begins to melt.
11. TRANSFER shrimp to hot skillet.
12. COOK 1 – 2 minutes.
13. FLIP shrimp and COOK 1 – 2 minutes until pink and opaque and somewhat curled.

Assembly

1. POUR 1 – 2 teaspoons neutral oil into a skillet.
2. COOK and SWIRL skillet over medium heat until oil begins to shimmer.
3. PLACE 1 small tortilla into skillet and COOK briefly.
4. FLIP tortilla.
5. SPRINKLE 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over half of tortilla.
6. ADD a few shrimp.
7. FOLD tortilla in half over shrimp.
8. COOK and FLIP until golden and crispy on both sides.
9. REPEAT with remaining 9 tortillas, cheese, and shrimp.
10. UNFOLD each taco slightly and ADD a spoonful of avocado crema.
11. ADD a generous amount of strawberry mango salsa.
12. DRIZZLE with hot sauce (if using).
13. GARNISH with fresh cilantro.
14. GARNISH with reserved diced strawberries.
15. SERVE immediately.