Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa and Cilantro Cream Sauce
Super tasty spicy shrimp taco recipe with zesty Cilantro Cream Sauce and delicious Avocado Salsa.
Servings: 5 Tacos
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- 20 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder optional
- 1/2 lime optional
- 5 6in flour tortillas
- 2-3 tbsp avocado salsa
- 2 tbsp cilantro sauce
Instructions
Prepare Shrimp
- Mix together olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili and onion powder and salt.
- Add shrimp and mix to coat completely. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for for at least 10 minutes (You can make a day in advance and let it sit overnight).
- Heat a skillet on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the olive oil
- Add Shrimp.
- Cook shrimp in a skillet on medium-high heat until pink and cooked through. Should be about 5 minutes. Do NOT overcook.
- Remove from heat.
- Squeeze lime over shrimp and serve.
Make the Taco
- Heat the tortillas to taste. They can be heated in a pan or a microwave. For something a little more distinct stick them in the broiler or outdoor grill for a couple of minutes to char the ends.
- Add the avocado salsa to the bottom of the tortilla.
- Place 4 shrimp on top of the salsa.
- Spread the cilantro sauce across the shrimp
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 302mg | Sodium: 1539mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 15.6mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 3.7mg