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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema are a flavor-packed delight that will elevate your taco night. Featuring tender, marinated shrimp combined with a creamy avocado sauce and crunchy cabbage slaw, these tacos bring a perfect balance of heat and freshness. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’re ideal for any occasion—especially Taco Tuesday!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp (uncooked, peeled, deveined)
  • 1 tsp dark chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tsp)
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño (seeds removed)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tbsp)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: avocado oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt. Add shrimp and coat well. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
  2. In a food processor, blend the avocado crema ingredients: avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, water, and kosher salt until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
  3. Shred the cabbages and toss them in a bowl with some avocado crema.
  4. Cook shrimp in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 4–6 minutes or grill on skewers until cooked through.
  5. Assemble tacos by layering tortillas with cabbage slaw, shrimp, drizzling with avocado crema, garnishing with cilantro and serving with lime wedges.

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