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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 5-10 minutesServings: 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

How To Make Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema:

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.

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Step 3. Heat 2 tbsp of avocado oil in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove.

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

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How To Make The Avocado Crema:

In a food processor, combine the ingredients for the avocado crema. Blend until smooth.

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Step 6. Mix in a small amount of the avocado crema to the coleslaw mix, and 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.

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Ready in Less than 30 minutes Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema recipe that the whole family will love.
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients 

  • 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

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

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Instructions

  • 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.
  • Season the shrimp with the spice mixture and the juice from one lime.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of avocado oil in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
  • Add the shrimp and sear until cooked through.
  • In a food processor, combine the ingredients for the avocado crema. Blend until smooth.
  • Mix in a small amount of the avocado crema to the coleslaw mix, and stir to combine.
  • Layer some coleslaw mix on the tortillas and top with the cooked shrimp.
  • Drizzle the avocado crema on top of the tacos and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1548mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g
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