Description
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema are the ultimate recipe for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The combination of spicy shrimp, creamy avocado crema, and fresh toppings makes for a delicious taco experience that you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the avocado crema:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- pinch of salt
For serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Cook shrimp in a skillet until pink and cooked through.
- Make the avocado crema: Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the tacos: Warm tortillas, spread avocado crema, add cabbage, shrimp, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced radishes or crushed tortilla chips.
- The avocado crema can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
