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
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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.
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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.
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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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