Ingredients:

For the Cheese Shells:

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (optional)

For the Shrimp Filling:

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime

For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sliced avocado
  • Additional cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions:

For the Cheese Shells:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare Cheese Mixture:
    • In a bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Add taco seasoning if desired.
  3. Melt Cheese:
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place small piles of the cheese mixture on the parchment paper, leaving space between them. Flatten each pile slightly.
  4. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese has melted and formed a thin shell. Allow them to cool for a few minutes.
  5. Shape Shells:
    • While still warm, gently lift each cheese shell and drape it over a utensil (like a rolling pin or the handle of a wooden spoon) to create a taco shell shape. Allow them to cool and harden.

For the Shrimp Filling:

  1. Cook Shrimp:
    • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Season Shrimp:
    • Add shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Finish with Lime Juice:
    • Squeeze the juice of one lime over the shrimp, toss to coat, and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat.

For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

  1. Mix Ingredients:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Adjust Seasoning:
    • Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.

Assemble Tacos:

  1. Fill Cheese Shells:
    • Spoon the shrimp filling into the cheese shells.
  2. Add Toppings:
    • Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of cilantro lime sauce.
  3. Garnish:
    • Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges.