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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Spicy Shrimp Tacos


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  • Author: Amanda Thompson
  • Total Time: 51 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Spicy shrimp tacos with a bold chili marinade, crisp cabbage slaw, and a smooth avocado crema finished with fresh lime.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp dark chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 8 small tortillas

Instructions

  1. Whisk marinade ingredients and coat shrimp evenly, then marinate up to 30 minutes.
  2. Blend avocado crema ingredients until smooth and set aside.
  3. Toss shredded cabbage with a few spoonfuls of crema.
  4. Cook shrimp in a hot skillet, flipping once, until opaque and lightly charred.
  5. Assemble tacos with slaw, shrimp, crema, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

  1. Do not marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes.
  2. Cook shrimp in a single layer for even searing.
  3. Adjust crema thickness with water as needed.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg