Description
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema are a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. The combination of spicy shrimp, creamy avocado crema, and fresh toppings creates a taco that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the avocado crema:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Optional toppings:
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced red onion
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Make the avocado crema: Blend the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos: Spread avocado crema on each tortilla, add shrimp, and top with cabbage, cilantro, red onion, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For added crunch, use pickled onions or shredded radish.
- You can make the avocado crema up to a day in advance and store it in the fridge with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
