Description
Delicious spicy shrimp tacos topped with creamy avocado crema, garnished with fresh cilantro for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce (optional toppings)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
- In a food processor, add the ripe avocado, lime juice, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Lightly heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Take a warm tortilla and add a generous amount of shrimp on the bottom.
- Top the shrimp with a dollop of avocado crema for that extra layer of flavor.
- Finish with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce if desired. Serve immediately!
Notes
Experiment with different toppings like shredded cabbage for added crunch or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: shrimp tacos, avocado crema, spicy taco recipe, Mexican food, quick dinner