Spicy Shrimp Tacos Avocado Crema (Printable Version)
Bold, spicy shrimp in warm tortillas with cool avocado sauce - the perfect balance of heat and freshness in every bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ For the Avocado Crema
10 - 1 ripe avocado
11 - 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tbsp lime juice
13 - 1 small garlic clove
14 - Salt to taste
→ For Serving
15 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
16 - 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
17 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
18 - Lime wedges
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Blend the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
05 - Place a small amount of cabbage in each tortilla, top with shrimp, a generous spoonful of avocado crema, and sprinkle with cilantro.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
- Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
- Perfect balance of spicy and cooling flavors
- Customizable heat level to suit your preference
02 -
- Perfect for meal prep the components can be prepared ahead and assembled just before eating
- Contains heart-healthy fats from both avocado and olive oil
- Creates minimal dishes, making cleanup quick and easy
- Can be made glutenfree by selecting corn tortillas
03 -
- Allow shrimp to come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking for more even results
- Pat shrimp very dry before adding to the marinade so the spices adhere better
- Make extra avocado crema it makes an excellent dip for vegetables or spread for sandwiches