Description

These Easy Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Avocado Crema are the perfect quick dinner. Juicy spiced shrimp paired with a refreshing avocado crema make for an irresistible combo. They’re simple, bold in flavor, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 ripe avocado

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Juice of 1 lime

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh cilantro

Pinch of salt

8 small corn or flour tortillas

1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Set aside.

3. In a food processor or blender, combine the avocado, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt. Blend until smooth. Add water to thin if needed.

4. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.

5. Spread avocado crema on each tortilla, add shredded cabbage, shrimp, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15 minutes before cooking.

Keep the avocado crema green longer by pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface.

To make this dairy-free, use plant-based yogurt in the crema.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: shrimp tacos, avocado crema, easy dinner