Description
Make these fresh and zesty shrimp tacos quickly. The shrimp cooks fast and pairs well with a simple, creamy avocado sauce for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- For the Avocado Crema: 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water (or more, to thin)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: Shredded cabbage, extra cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado crema: Combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, water, and salt in a small food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth, adding more water if needed to reach a drizzling consistency. Set aside.
- Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add flavor: Remove the skillet from the heat. Immediately toss the cooked shrimp with the 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm the tortillas according to package directions, either in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with the cilantro lime shrimp. Top with shredded cabbage (if using) and drizzle generously with the avocado crema. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning mix.
- If you do not have Greek yogurt for the crema, you can substitute sour cream or mayonnaise.
- Do not overcook the shrimp; they cook very quickly and become tough if left on the heat too long.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 210