Description
These Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema are a delicious and fresh twist on traditional tacos. The succulent shrimp is seasoned perfectly and paired with a creamy avocado crema for a burst of flavor in every bite.
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound frozen medium uncooked shrimp
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 limes
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 8–12 white corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup broccoli and carrot slaw
- queso fresco or cotija cheese
- mild tomatillo salsa verde
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Thaw the shrimp if frozen, then sauté with olive oil and garlic until cooked.
- Make the Avocado Crema: Blend cilantro, sour cream, avocado, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with shrimp, slaw, cheese, salsa, and avocado crema. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- You can customize these tacos with additional toppings like diced tomatoes, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
- For a lighter option, you can use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg