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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema to Impress

These Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema are perfect for any taco night, combining fiery goodness with creamy flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Marinade
  • 1 pound raw peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon dark chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin omit for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano use double if fresh
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes omit for milder tacos
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice from 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral oil
Avocado Crema
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh
  • 1 small jalapeño mild or to taste
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
Tacos
  • 2 cups cabbage (green & purple) thinly sliced
  • 8 tortillas corn or flour corn for gluten-free

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • food processor
  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine dark chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, lime juice, and avocado oil. Add the shrimp and marinate for about 30 minutes.
  2. Use a food processor to blend avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, Greek yogurt, avocado oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Thinly slice both green and purple cabbage, then toss with a few spoonfuls of avocado crema until lightly coated.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 4-6 minutes until pink and curled.
  5. Warm the tortillas on a skillet for 30 seconds on each side. Assemble tacos with cabbage slaw, shrimp, and avocado crema.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures!

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