Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema: A Delicious Twist
Enjoy a flavorful and unique take on tacos with these Spicy Shrimp Tacos paired with a creamy avocado sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp mixture. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a blender, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla and topping with avocado crema and jalapeño slices.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or hot sauce to the shrimp mixture.
- These tacos pair well with a fresh lime wedge on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Spicy Shrimp Tacos, Avocado Crema, Tacos, Shrimp Recipe