Description
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema are bursting with flavor — spicy marinated shrimp, creamy avocado sauce, and fresh cabbage slaw. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 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 minced garlic (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
- 1 medium avocado (seed removed)
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (seeds removed)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- Juice of 2 limes (3 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk avocado oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add shrimp and marinate 30 minutes.
2. In a food processor, blend avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, oil, water, and salt until smooth.
3. Mix shredded cabbage with a few spoonfuls of avocado crema. Set aside.
4. Cook shrimp in a hot skillet or grill 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred.
5. Toast tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or over an open flame.
6. Assemble tacos: add cabbage slaw, shrimp, and drizzle with avocado crema. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Do not marinate shrimp for more than 30 minutes since lime can overcook it. Make avocado crema ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days. For extra heat, keep jalapeño seeds or add hot sauce. Use corn tortillas for a more authentic touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet or Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tacos)
- Calories: 950
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 935
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 173
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 43
- Cholesterol: 161