Description
A flavorful recipe for Spicy Shrimp Tacos topped with creamy avocado crema, perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
- 1 ripe avocado (for the crema)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for the crema)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for the crema)
- Salt to taste (for the crema)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Toss until the shrimp are well coated. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the avocado crema. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a few shrimp on each tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and cilantro. Drizzle with avocado crema.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding sliced radishes or pickled onions on top of the tacos.
- Substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg