Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema Recipe 🌮

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

Prep Time

15 minutes

Inactive Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

6 minutes

Total Time

51 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade

1 lb shrimp (uncooked, peeled, deveined, tails removed)

1 tsp dark chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic (minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp kosher salt

Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tsp)

3 tbsp avocado oil

Avocado Crema

1 medium avocado (seed removed and flesh scooped out)

1/2 cup cilantro

1 jalapeño (seeds removed)

3 cloves garlic (peeled)

2 limes (juiced, about 3 tbsp)

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

3 tbsp avocado oil

3 tbsp water

1/2 tsp kosher salt

Taco Elements/Garnish

1 cup shredded green cabbage

1 cup shredded purple cabbage

8-10 small flour or corn tortillas (lightly toasted)

Fresh cilantro

Lime wedges

Instructions

Marinate the Shrimp:

In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: 3 tbsp avocado oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt.

Add in prepped shrimp, stir to coat all the shrimp with marinade. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for a maximum of 30 minutes.

Prepare the Avocado Crema:

While the shrimp is marinating, in a food processor, add the avocado crema ingredients: avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, avocado oil, water, and kosher salt.

Pulse until all the ingredients are smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add another tbsp of water. Set aside.

Make the Slaw:

Using a mandoline or knife, shred the cabbages. Place in a small bowl, add a few spoons of the avocado crema and toss to combine. Save the rest of the crema to drizzle over the tacos at the end.

Cook the Shrimp:

You can either cook the shrimp in a cast-iron skillet or grill them. Over medium/high heat, place the shrimp into the skillet. Ensure they are all laid flat into the pan and not on top of each other to allow for even cooking.

Depending on the size of the shrimp, they will cook in about 4-6 minutes. Flip halfway through to get a nice char/color on each side. If grilling, skewer them so they do not fall through the grates.

Assemble the Tacos:

Place the tortilla down, add a few spoons of the cabbage slaw, add a few shrimp, drizzle avocado crema over the top, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Enjoy these Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema for a delicious and easy meal!

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