Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

Name: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp (uncooked, peeled, deveined, tails removed (see note on shrimp prep)); 1 tsp [dark chili powder]; 1 tsp [smoked paprika]; 1/2 tsp [ground cumin]; 1/2 tsp [dried oregano]; 1 tsp garlic (minced (or 1/2 tsp [garlic powder])); 1/2 tsp [red pepper flakes]; 1/2 tsp [kosher salt]; Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tsp); 3 tbsp [avocado oil]; 1 medium avocado (seed removed and flesh scooped out); 1/2 cup cilantro; 1 jalapeño (seeds removed); 3 cloves garlic (peeled); 2 limes (juiced (3 tbsp)); 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt; 3 tbsp water; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup shredded green cabbage; 1 cup shredded purple cabbage; 8-10 small flour or corn tortillas (lightly toasted); Fresh Cilantro; Lime Wedges

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:6min

This easy shrimp taco recipe is everything you've ever wanted in a taco. Spicy marinated shrimp cooked to tender perfection. Topped with a homemade avocado crema recipe and delicious slaw... are you drooling yet? This spicy shrimp taco recipe with avocado crema is a must make every taco Tuesday.

Updated at: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:25:46 GMT