Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado
Total Time
1h 22m
26m prep · 56m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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These tasty shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa and avocado are seasoned with chili and lime juice for a quick and easy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 16 corns tortillas , 5 inch
  • 2 cups tomatillo salsa
  • 1 avocado - peeled , pitted, and chopped
  • 0.5 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp mixture in the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lime juice.

  3. 3

    Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds each. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with cooked shrimp. Top with tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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