These Spicy Shrimp Tacos are marinated in a spicy lime marinade and topped with a homemade spicy avocado lime crema sauce. These tacos are a must make for taco Tuesday! I love making shrimp tacos because shrimp cooks so fast! These are a great weeknight dinner. The homemade avocado lime crema really tops these tacos off but you can also use this crema as a dip! You can make these tacos as spicy as you would like by adjusting the chili powder & jalapenos.
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos are marinated in a spicy lime marinade and topped with a homemade spicy avocado lime crema sauce. These tacos are a must make for taco Tuesday! I love making shrimp tacos because shrimp cooks so fast! These are a great weeknight dinner. The homemade avocado lime crema really tops these tacos off but you can also use this crema as a dip! You can make these tacos as spicy as you would like by adjusting the chili powder & jalapenos. I hope you give this recipe a try and love it as much as I do!
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Reasons to Love These Tacos
- Quick & Easy: This super and easy to make and require very simple ingredients and equipment. I love me some one pan meals! I love those complicated looking dishes that are actually so easy to make.
- Macros/Nutritious: Shrimp is very low in calories and high in protein! There are 24 grams of protein per 4 ounces of shrimp and under 130 calories!
Nutritional Benefits
- Shrimp: Shrimp is probably my favorite protein no joke. Shrimp is so low in calories but packed with protein! It is also a great source of iodine, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium.
- Avocado: Avocados are a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6. Avocados also contain high levels of healthy, beneficial fats, which can help you feel fuller between meals.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Taco Marinade
- Shrimp – Easy guess right? You will 2 pounds of shrimp, peeled & deveined. You can use frozen, but just make sure you defrost it first.
- Chili Powder – 2 teaspoons of chili powder.
- Smoked Paprika – 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika.
- Cumin – 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
- Oregano – 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
- Red Pepper Flakes – To taste.
- Salt – 3/4 teaspoon, or to taste.
- Garlic- 1-2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
- Lime Juice – Juice of 2 limes.
- Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
For the Avocado Lime Crema
- Avocado – 1 medium hass avocado.
- Cilantro – 1/2 cup of fresh chopped cilantro.
- Jalapeño– 1 jalapeño, seeds removed.
- Lime Juice – Juice of 2 limes.
- Greek Yogurt – 1/2 cup of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt.
- Olive Oil – tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- Salt – 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste
Taco Elements/Garnishes
Here are some of my favorite elements to have with these tacos:
- Shredded cabbage – Or lettuce of choice.
- Flour or corn tortillas of choice – I used corn and warmed them up on a skillet before serving.
- Cilantro – To top your tacos with.
- Lime Wedges – I love topping these tacos off with some fresh lime juice!
How To Make Them
- In a large mixing bowl, combine your shrimp and seasonings. Allow to marinate while you make you avocado crema and prepare your other taco ingredients.
- Place all of the ingredients for the avocado crema in a large food processor. Purée on high until creamy and there are no more lumps.
- Preheat a large skillet (I used a Hexclad Hybrid 14 inch Wok) over medium/high heat with a light drizzle of olive oil. Add in your shrimp and cook until fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
- Assemble your tacos with some shredded cabbage, shrimp, and avocado crema. Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!
My Taco Holders
I have gotten a MILLION question on Instagram of where my taco holders are from! They are the absolute best! I love them because they are dishwasher friendly and come in a pack of 6 so they are perfect for a family or group! They just really enhance the whole taco eating process haha! These are from Amazon and you can find them here!
How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy them again, just pop the shrimp in the microwave for 45 seconds or so and assemble your tacos! The shrimp reheats great.
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos W/ Avocado Lime Crema
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos are marinated in a spicy lime marinade and topped with a homemade spicy avocado lime crema sauce. These tacos are a must make for taco Tuesday! I love making shrimp tacos because shrimp cooks so fast! These are a great weeknight dinner. The homemade avocado lime crema really tops these tacos off but you can also use this crema as a dip! You can make these tacos as spicy as you would like by adjusting the chili powder & jalapenos.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Taco Marinade
For the Avocado Lime Crema
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine your shrimp and seasonings. Allow to marinate while you make you avocado crema and prepare your other taco ingredients.
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Place all of the ingredients for the avocado crema in a large food processor. Purée on high until creamy and there are no more lumps.
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Preheat a large skillet (I used a Hexclad Hybrid 14 inch Wok) over medium/high heat with a light drizzle of olive oil. Add in your shrimp and cook until fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
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Assemble your tacos with some shredded cabbage, shrimp, and avocado crema. Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!
Serving Size 4 ounces of shrimp in marinade
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 128kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Cholesterol 230mg77%
- Sodium 470mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 1g1%
- Protein 24g48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Macros are for shrimp in marinade only.
Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.
