Shrimp Tacos

4.92 from 122 votes

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa and cilantro sour cream sauce are packed full of flavor and texture. This delicious and healthy 30 minute meal is a family favorite and one of the best ways to enjoy shrimp!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: fish tacos, mexican,, shrimp

Servings:

Author: Layla Atik

Ingredients

1 pound (about 25) medium shrimp peeled and deveined
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder optional
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
squeeze of lime optional

Avocado Salsa

1 tomato seeded and chopped
1 avocado peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice from half a lime
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves coarsely chopped

Cilantro Sauce

1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
8 small flour tortillas corn tortillas can also be used

Instructions

To cook the shrimp

In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili and onion powders, and salt. Add in shrimp and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to 24 hours. Heat a large heavy-duty or cast iron skillet on high heat for 2 minutes. Add the olive oil and shrimp. Cook shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and finish with a squeeze of lime (optional).

To make salsa

Combine tomato, avocado, jalapeno, salt, pepper, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. (If not using right away, place a piece of plastic wrap inside the bowl and directly over salsa to prevent discoloration and refrigerate.)

To assemble

Stir the sour-cream with cilantro and lime juice in a small bowl; set aside. Grill tortillas on stovetop over the flame until lightly charred (this step is optional). Spoon avocado salsa generously over warm tortillas, then top with 3 shrimp and drizzle with sour cream sauce. Serve tacos with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!!

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