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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

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These Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema are a fresh and flavorful taco recipe made with smoky seasoned shrimp, crisp toppings, and a creamy avocado sauce wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for taco nights, summer dinners, or quick weeknight meals, these shrimp tacos are light, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

For the Avocado Crema

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Serving

  • 8 small tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Optional Toppings

  • Jalapeño slices
  • Cotija cheese
  • Hot sauce
  • Pickled onions

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until evenly coated.
  • Prepare the avocado crema by blending avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  • Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred.
  • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame for slight charring.
  • Assemble the tacos by layering shredded cabbage onto each tortilla.
  • Top with cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
  • Drizzle generously with avocado crema.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and optional toppings.
  • Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Large or jumbo shrimp work best because they stay juicy and flavorful.Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery quickly.Use corn tortillas for a traditional flavor or flour tortillas for a softer texture.Add mango salsa or pineapple salsa for a sweet and spicy variation.For dairy-free tacos, use a plant-based yogurt or sour cream alternative in the crema.

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