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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema That Wow

Experience the bold flavors of Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema for a delightful weeknight dinner!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Marinade
  • 1 pound fresh, uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons dark chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Creamy Avocado Crema
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño omit for mild
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
Cabbage Slaw
  • 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
Assembly
  • 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas use corn for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 2 pieces lime wedges, for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • blender
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together dark chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, lime juice, and avocado oil until well combined.
  2. Add the fresh, uncooked shrimp to the marinade, making sure they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
  3. While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the creamy avocado crema in a blender by combining the ripe avocado, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, Greek yogurt, avocado oil, a splash of water, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
  4. Finely shred green and purple cabbage and toss with a few spoonfuls of avocado crema until evenly coated.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat or preheat your grill. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 4-6 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for a few seconds per side. Assemble the tacos by placing cooked shrimp on tortillas, topping with cabbage slaw, and drizzling with avocado crema. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate shrimp for no more than 30 minutes to keep them tender. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and keep components separate.

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