Give your next taco night a seasonal twist, complete with a boost of gut-friendly probiotics and muscle-loving protein with our Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Kefir Avocado Crema recipe. Powered by Lifeway Kefir, this recipe is the ultimate step up for grilled shrimp, and like many other seafood dishes, this one’s all about the sauce.
Lifeway Kefir and avocados combine to create a rich, indulgent sauce recipe packed with protein, probiotics, calcium, vitamin D, healthy fats, fiber, and more. Its cooling flavor and creamy texture make an ideal pairing to savory, spicy grilled shrimp, while cilantro and lime deliver a tangy, tropical taste that brings it all together.
Ready in minutes, this easy shrimp taco recipe is yours to enjoy. For the richest texture, use our whole milk plain kefir varieties, or use our plain lowfat kefir like we did for lighter touch. No matter if you choose lowfat or whole milk Lifeway Kefir, rest assure that both provide the same high-quality protein and probiotic benefits you know and love about Lifeway.
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
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Prep Time: 20 mins Servings: 4Ingredients
Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined (can use fresh or frozen)
- juice of a lemon
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Kefir Avocado Crema:
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 1 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- *or try our organic or conventional Whole Milk Plain Lifeway Kefir
- juice of 1 small lime
- 1/2 cup red or white onions, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
For Serving:
- 1 cup grilled or raw baby mushrooms
- 4 corn tortillas or grain-free tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup sliced radishes
- 1/3 cup freshly minced cilantro
- taco sauce of choice
Directions
- In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, lemon, chili powder, garlic pepper, and salt. Set aside to marinate for a few minutes or ahead of time while you make the sauce and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Grill 1 cup of baby mushrooms. As they're grilling, make the kefir avocado crema. Blend the avocado, Lifeway Kefir, lime juice, onions, garlic, and black pepper until thick and creamy. Set in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Grill (or pan sear) the shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
- Toast the tortillas, then fill each one with equal parts of the grilled mushrooms, the shrimp, lettuce, radishes, and the kefir avocado sauce. Garnish with freshly minced cilantro and taco sauce of choice. Enjoy!
