Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
Enjoy bold flavors in these Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema! Perfectly seasoned shrimp topped with creamy avocado sauce await you!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3 to 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- 1 small jalapeño (thinly sliced, optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Blend the avocado with Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt until smooth.
- Cook marinated shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas and assemble by adding shredded cabbage and cooked shrimp. Top with avocado crema and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg