Description
Fresh and flavorful shrimp tacos loaded with seasoned shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and a creamy avocado crema, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil the skillet if needed and ensure it is hot.
- Assemble the Dish: Blend avocado, yogurt, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro until smooth to create the crema.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked.
- Finishing Touches: Warm tortillas and layer with cabbage, shrimp, and avocado crema.
- Serve and Enjoy: Add a squeeze of lime and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- The avocado crema can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg