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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

Irresistible Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema

Enjoy these Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema for a quick and flavorful dinner that's crowd-pleasing and gluten-free.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, thawed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper reduce for less heat
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder fresh minced garlic is a great substitute
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking the shrimp
For the Tacos
  • 8 tortillas corn or flour corn for gluten-free
  • 2 large avocados for creamy sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema reduced-fat options work well too
For Toppings
  • 1/4 cup cilantro can be omitted
  • 1 lime lime juice fresh is best
  • 1/2 cup fresh radish, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the spice mix by combining chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.
  2. Coat the thawed shrimp with the spice mixture in a mixing bowl, ensuring they are evenly covered. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and curled.
  4. Make the avocado crema by blending avocados, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side. Assemble tacos by layering cooked shrimp, avocado crema, radish slices, and red onion.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Keep avocado crema separate when storing to maintain freshness. Shrimp can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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