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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

This easy shrimp taco recipe is everything you've ever wanted. Spicy shrimp with avocado crema is a must make every taco Tuesday.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Inactive Time 30 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 950 kcal

Equipment

  • Cuisinart Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor
  • Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Wüsthof Classic Chef’s Knife
  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Marinade

  • 1 lb shrimp uncooked, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 1 teaspoon dark chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Juice of 1 lime lime about 2 tsp
  • 3 tablespoon avocado oil

Avocado Crema

  • 1 medium avocado seed removed and flesh scooped out
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño jalapeño seeds removed
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 limes lime juiced (3 tbsp)
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon 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
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: 3 tablespoon 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 refrigerator and marinate for max 30 minutes.
  • While the shrimp is marinating, in a food processor add the avocado crema ingredients: avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, water and kosher salt. Pulse until smooth. If too thick, add another tablespoon of water. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • You can either cook the shrimp in a cast iron skillet or grill them. Over medium/high heat, place the shrimp into the skillet, ensuring they are laid flat. Cook for about 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • 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!

Notes

If shrimp are whole, remove the head first, then the legs, and peel off the outer shell. Ensure shrimp are deveined. Do not marinate shrimp for more than 30 minutes due to citrus in the marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 950kcalCarbohydrates: 173gProtein: 43gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 935mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4g
Keyword avocado crema, easy tacos, Shrimp Tacos, spicy shrimp, taco tuesday
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