Crispy Oyster Mushroom Tacos with Lime Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Golden, crispy oyster mushrooms topped with a zesty lime crema and fresh cilantro, served in warm corn tortillas for a delightful Mexican-inspired meal. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Oyster mushrooms, Corn tortillas, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 10 oz Oyster mushrooms
• 8 Corn tortillas
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 cup Sour cream
• 1 Lime
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
• 1 Avocado
• 1/4 cup Red onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice oyster mushrooms into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
2. Step 2: Toss 10 oz sliced mushrooms with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add mushroom mixture in single layer, and cook 5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
4. Step 4: Whisk 1/2 cup sour cream, juice of 1 lime, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro for lime crema.
5. Step 5: Warm corn tortillas in dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
6. Step 6: Assemble tacos: place 3 mushroom pieces on tortilla, drizzle with lime crema, top with 1/4 sliced avocado and 1/4 cup sliced red onion.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately with extra cilantro for garnish.