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Easy480 kcal
22 min
2 Servings
30g Protein

Spicy Pan-Seared Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw

Spicy Pan-Seared Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw

"Quick and flavorful pan-seared shrimp tacos topped with a vibrant, creamy avocado-lime slaw. This recipe offers a delightful balance of spice, creaminess, and freshness, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal."

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Ingredients

  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined
    12.0 oz
  • Corn tortillas
    8 count
  • Red cabbage, shredded
    2 cups
  • Avocado, ripe
    1 count
  • Lime, fresh
    2 count
  • Cilantro, fresh, chopped
    0.3 cup
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
    0.3 cup
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Chili powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Cumin
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Salt
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    0.3 teaspoon
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Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

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Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

2

Prepare the creamy avocado-lime slaw: In a small bowl, mash the avocado with the juice of 1 lime. Stir in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), half of the chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Add the shredded red cabbage and toss to combine.

3

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.

4

While the shrimp cooks, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side, in the microwave (wrapped in a damp paper towel) for 20-30 seconds, or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred.

5

Assemble the tacos: Spoon a generous amount of the avocado-lime slaw into each warm tortilla, then top with the cooked spicy shrimp. Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

6

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious shrimp tacos!

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