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Flavorful Baja-Style Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Avocado Crema

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These Baja-style shrimp tacos feature smoky, spicy shrimp paired with a creamy avocado crema, making a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: a handful of fresh cilantro
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp in olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice mix. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. While shrimp marinates, blend avocado, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Add cilantro if using and pulse to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in a single layer for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque with slight char. Squeeze fresh lime juice over shrimp.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 20-30 seconds per side or wrap in foil and heat in a 250°F oven until warm.
  5. Assemble tacos by spreading avocado crema on each tortilla, topping with 3-4 shrimp, shredded cabbage, and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Use ripe avocados for smooth crema. Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them pliable. Lime juice added after cooking brightens flavors. For dairy-free crema, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt. Corn tortillas make the dish gluten-free.

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