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Easy Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Avocado Crema


  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 tacos

Description

Spice up your taco night with these *Easy Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Avocado Crema*! Juicy, pan-seared shrimp tossed in bold spices are tucked into warm tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage, and drizzled with a creamy avocado-lime sauce that steals the show. Perfect for a **quick dinner**, **easy recipe idea**, or a **healthy lunch**, this dish delivers big flavor in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re searching for **weeknight meal inspiration**, **seafood recipes**, or fresh **dinner ideas**, these shrimp tacos check every box.


Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 tsp chili powder

0.5 tsp ground cumin

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 lime, juiced

1 avocado

0.25 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

1 clove garlic

1 lime, juiced

2 tbsp fresh cilantro

2 tbsp water (optional, to thin)

0.25 tsp salt

6 small corn tortillas

1 cup green cabbage, shredded

1 cup red cabbage, shredded

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

1 lime, cut into wedges


Instructions

1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.

2. In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Blend until smooth. Add water to thin if needed. Chill until ready.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage. Optionally, toss with lime juice and a pinch of salt.

4. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

5. Warm tortillas in a skillet or directly over a flame for 20–30 seconds per side. Keep warm in a towel.

6. Assemble tacos: add slaw, shrimp, drizzle with avocado crema, and top with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Let the shrimp sit in the spice mix for 10 minutes before cooking to enhance the flavor.

Make the avocado crema ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully.

Avoid overcooking the shrimp — they’re done as soon as they turn opaque and curl.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Searing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg

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