Easy Shrimp Taco Recipe
This Easy Shrimp Taco Recipe is sure to be a hit with your family; the tacos are made up of spicy shrimp, pico de gallo, and a creamy avocado sauce.
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Servings: 6 tacos
Calories: 341kcal
Ingredients
Spicy Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pico de gallo
- 1 large tomato about 2 cups chopped
- 1/2 medium yellow onion about 3/4 cup chopped
- 1/2 green pepper about 1 cup chopped
- 1/2 red pepper about 1 cup chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper or more
- 1 clove garlic minced
- juice from 1/2 lime
- salt to taste
Avocado sauce
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 8-inch flour tortilla shells
Instructions
- Clean the shrimp and set aside. Combine the cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Combine the shrimp and the spices, toss until the shrimp is well coated. Let the shrimp rest while you prepare the avocado sauce.
- For the Pico de gallo, combine the tomato, onion, peppers, and garlic, mix well. Add the lime juice and mix. Season with salt to taste. (The vegetables can be chopped the day before).
- For the avocado sauce combine the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder and onion powder in a mini food processor. Process until the ingredients are well mixed and creamy. Season with salt to taste.
- Let the shrimp rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Add the prepared shrimp, cooking about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink.
- To assemble the tacos, divide the shrimp between the tortilla shells. Top with the Pico de gallo and drizzle the avocado sauce over the Pico de gallo. Serve
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal