Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

There’s something about spicy shrimp with avocado crema that I just can’t get enough of, any time of the year. I’m not sure if it’s my love for Tex-mex restaurants and spice, or if I am just a serious seafood lover. Whether you’ve been searching for the best spicy shrimp tacos with avocado crema recipe, or you’re in need of unique homemade spicy shrimp tacos with avocado crema ideas, you’ve landed on the right page.

Best of all, it’s not only delicious and nutritious, with shrimp as a powerhouse for protein, but it’s also been tested by kids! So, you know it’s a winner. This is a family friendly spicy shrimp tacos with avocado crema dish that is sure to impress everyone in your home!

This easy, step-by-step recipe can be ready in less than 30 minutes. This easy spicy shrimp tacos with avocado crema for beginners serves up to 6 people!

You should really check my best ever shrimp tacos recipe that I’ve shared earlier! It’s a reader’s favorite! It received a lot of positive feedback from my visitors!

If you are a lover of Shrimp, these are my favs:

• Sweet Chili Shrimp Stir Fry
• Garlic Shrimp
• 30 Minute Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s absolutely packed with flavor using traditional ingredients you can combine from both the refrigerator and pantry.
• It’s totally kid-approved and you can choose how spicy you prefer your shrimp so everyone in your family is satisfied!
• It only requires 20 minutes of prep time and just 5 to 10 minutes of cooking time. It’s really a quick spicy shrimp tacos with avocado crema recipe you won’t want to pass up.
• You can make this even if you’re a beginner to cooking. Shrimp cooks quite fast, too, so you’ll be chowing in no time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cook Time: 5-10 minutes – Servings: 6

Ingredients For The Spicy Shrimp Tacos:

1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined

1 tsp. Chili powder

1 tsp. Paprika

½ tsp. Cumin

½ tsp. Oregano

½ tsp. Garlic powder

½ tsp. Red pepper flakes

½ tsp. Salt

Juice of 1 lime

2 Tbsp. Avocado oil

6 Small flour tortillas

2 C. Coleslaw mix

Cilantro for garnish

Ingredients For the avocado crema:

1 Medium avocado

½ C. Chopped cilantro

1 Jalapeno deseeded and finely chopped

3 tsp. Minced garlic

Juice from 2 limes

½ C. Plain Greek yogurt

3 Tbsp. Water

3 Tbsp. Avocado oil

½ tsp. Salt

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Shrimp: Choose raw shrimp that’s been deveined and peeled for the best results. This will ensure a restaurant-style texture once this recipe is complete.

Minced garlic: You can swap traditionally minced garlic for pre-minced garlic in a jar, garlic powder, or even garlic paste, depending on your preferences.

Cilantro: If you do not like the taste of cilantro, feel free to omit it entirely.

Seasonings: From chili powder to paprika, this mix offers a deliciously spicy, yet savory and smoky taste. If you want to make it your own, you can do so by testing different amounts of the flavors each time you cook your shrimp. Just take notes of which seasonings you prefer more of and which you can do without, so you can save this recipe for years to come.

Jalapeño: If you don’t have any fresh jalapeños available, you can swap them for cayenne pepper or another spicy seasoning you prefer. This also goes for those who do not like the texture of jalapeños!

Yogurt: If you do not have any yogurt on-hand for the crema sauce, consider swapping it for sour cream. While this may change the flavor a bit, you will still get the sour, tangy taste, which you may even like better than using traditional yogurt.

How to Make It

Step 1. In a bowl, combine 1 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. cumin, ½ tsp. oregano, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. red pepper flakes and ½ tsp. salt.

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Step 2. Season the shrimp with the spice mixture and the juice from one lime. You can also use bottled lime juice if you don’t have any fresh limes available.

Step 3. Heat 2 tbsp. of avocado oil in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove. Avoid overheating your avocado oil, although it has a higher smoking point than many alternative oils.

Step 4. Add the shrimp and sear until cooked through.

How To Make The Avocado Crema:

Step 5. In a food processor, combine the ingredients for the avocado crema. Blend until smooth. You can also mix these ingredients by hand, but it will require a bit more time and some strength to do so on your own.

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Step 6. Mix a small amount of the avocado crema into the coleslaw mix. Stir to combine.

Step 7. Layer some coleslaw mix on the tortillas and top with the cooked shrimp.

Step 8. Drizzle the avocado crema on top of the tacos and garnish with cilantro before serving.

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Tips for Success

I highly suggest using raw shrimp (peeled and deveined) for the best results. Using pre-cooked shrimp will more than likely change the texture of this quick spicy shrimp tacos with avocado cream recipe too much. Overcooking pre-cooked shrimp results in a tough, rubbery texture. Stick with raw. It only takes 5-10 minutes to cook this dish once it’s prepared!

Storage & Reheating

You can store this simple spicy shrimp tacos with avocado crema meal for up to 3-4 days in your refrigerator with the right airtight container or Tupperware. Freezing this is another option for up to 2 months in an airtight container (while freezing the shrimp on its own).

To reheat, remove the shrimp from your refrigerator or freezer and thaw or allow it to come to room temperature. Place shrimp on a skillet over medium to warm for 4-5 minutes, or until it’s hot again. You can also reheat the shrimp in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds. Be sure not to overcook the shrimp, to preserve its original natural texture.

Serving Suggestions

These tacos are amazing to serve during the week and even as a weekend treat. I highly recommend serving them with additional coleslaw or a basic green salad. You can also get creative and try serving these tacos with our honey butter skillet corn, creamy corn pudding, or even a green veggie, such as Italian green beans! You can find plenty of sides that pair perfectly with these tacos!

Notes

Always try to use raw shrimp when preparing these shrimp tacos for the best results. Pre-cooked shrimp will likely taste too rubbery.You can add or remove seasonings to your liking, making this healthy spicy shrimp tacos with avocado crema version your own. With a bit of tweaking, you’ll make this family friendly spicy shrimp tacos with avocado crema a big hit in your home in no time!

Favorite Shrimp Recipes:

Best Ever Shrimp Tacos

Hawaiian Shrimp