Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce
Elevate your taco night with these vibrant Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce—a perfect blend of zesty, smoky, and creamy flavors! Succulent shrimp are seasoned with a bold mix of chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic, then quickly cooked to juicy perfection. Meanwhile, a luxurious avocado cream sauce infused with lime, cilantro, and sour cream adds a silky burst of freshness to every bite. These tacos are rounded out with crunchy shredded red cabbage and optional jalapeño slices for a touch of heat, all tucked into warm tortillas. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this easy and flavorful recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve with lime wedges for a fresh finish and get ready for rave reviews! Perfect keywords: shrimp tacos recipe, avocado cream sauce, easy taco dinner, quick seafood recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- 4 extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Place them in a bowl and toss with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
While the shrimp marinates, prepare the avocado cream sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth. Taste and add additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked. Remove from heat.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the tacos by layering shredded red cabbage on the warmed tortillas, followed by several shrimp. Drizzle with avocado cream sauce and garnish with jalapeño slices if desired.
Serve with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 812 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 703 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
