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Citrus Shrimp Street Tacos

Name: Citrus Shrimp Street Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Zest and juice of 1 orange; Zest and juice of 2 limes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 12 corn tortillas, warmed; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp cannabis-infused olive oil (~5mg THC per tbsp); 1 cup shredded purple cabbage; Cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeño, to serve

Charred shrimp tossed in a bright orange-lime marinade, tucked into warm corn tortillas with infused crema. Limonene's natural ally is acidity—these tacos make every citrus note pop.

Total

28m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Zest and juice of 2 limes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp chili powder
12 corn tortillas, warmed
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp cannabis-infused olive oil (~5mg THC per tbsp)
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
Cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeño, to serve

How to make it

1
Whisk citrus zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, and chili powder. Add shrimp and marinate 15 minutes (no longer—citrus will start cooking the shrimp).
2
Stir cannabis-infused olive oil into the sour cream until silky; refrigerate.
3
Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat. Cook shrimp 90 seconds per side until pink and lightly charred.
4
Warm tortillas directly over a flame or in a dry pan until pliable.
5
Assemble: tortilla, infused crema, cabbage, shrimp, cilantro. Squeeze a lime wedge and add jalapeño to taste.

Cooking tips

Stirring the infused oil into cool crema preserves cannabinoids—never heat it directly.
Pair with a limonene-led sativa to amplify the bright citrus glow.
Make-ahead: prep the crema up to a day in advance for stronger infusion flavor.

Dosing calculator

Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (4 servings)

20 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.

Start Low, Go Slow

If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer

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Best paired with

Pair with these strains

Each one matches the limonene story of this dish.

Lemon Skunk

Sativa

Limonene

THC 22.0%CBD 0.1% Estimated

LemonSkunkCitrus

Energizing • Uplifting • Happy

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Super Lemon Haze

Sativa

Terpinolene

THC 15–25%CBD 0.1% Verified

LemonCitrusSweet

Energizing • Uplifting • Creative

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Tangie

Sativa

Pinene

THC 17–22%CBD 0.1% Verified

TangerineOrangeCitrus

Uplifting • Happy • Focused

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Why this pairing works

Limonene — in your strain and on your plate

The brightest terpene on our list, limonene is the citrus engine behind sativa-leaning, mood-elevating strains. It pairs naturally with bright, acidic dishes and works beautifully as a daytime, social terpene.

Read the full Limonene guide