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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Sauce

Shrimp Taco Recipe

These Shrimp Tacos are full of flavor. Made with juicy, seasoned shrimp wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with a homemade creamy avocado cilantro dressing and crisp cabbage slaw. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any night you crave something fresh, zesty, and satisfying!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Shrimp:
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (out of the 1½ teaspoons total)
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • For the Avocado Dressing:
  • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, stem removed (and seeded for less heat, if desired)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • cilantro
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt (remaining from the 1½ teaspoons total)
  • For Serving:
  • 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • Warm tortillas (corn or flour)

Method
 

  1. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add the olive oil, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin, and ¼ teaspoon chili powder. Mix until the shrimp are well coated. Set aside to let the flavors infuse while you prepare the other components.
    Seasoning raw shrimp with lime juice, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper for flavorful shrimp tacos.
  2. Thinly slice the red cabbage and green cabbage and set aside.
    Chopping fresh purple cabbage on a cutting board for homemade shrimp tacos — adds crunch and color to every bite.
  3. In a food processor, combine the avocado, jalapeño pepper, garlic, cilantro, and Greek yogurt. Add the 3 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt.Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Transfer the dressing to a bowl and set aside.
    Blending avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream to make a creamy taco sauce for shrimp tacos.
  4. Using medium heat, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or pan until soft and pliable. Set them aside.
    Warming corn tortillas in a skillet until soft and lightly toasted, ready to fill with seasoned shrimp.
  5. Heat a skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the heat.
    Cooking seasoned shrimp in a skillet until golden and juicy for delicious homemade shrimp tacos.
  6. Place a portion of the sliced cabbage on each warm tortilla. Top with several cooked shrimp. Drizzle the avocado dressing on top. Garnish with any extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice, if desired. Serve and Enjoy
    Shrimp tacos topped with creamy avocado sauce and cilantro, served with lime wedges on a white plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal

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Notes

  • You can prep components ahead. Slice the cabbage, make the sauce, and season the shrimp, but for the best texture, cook the shrimp just before serving. Reheated shrimp can become rubbery.

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