Spicy Shrimp Tacos Avocado Crema (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
02 - 1 teaspoon dark chili powder
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - Juice of 1 lime (about 2 teaspoons)
10 - 3 tablespoons avocado oil

→ Avocado Crema

11 - 1 medium avocado, seed removed and flesh scooped out
12 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
13 - 1 jalapeño, seeds removed
14 - 3 cloves garlic, peeled
15 - Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons)
16 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
17 - 3 tablespoons avocado oil
18 - 3 tablespoons water
19 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Taco Assembly and Garnishes

20 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
21 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
22 - 8-10 small flour or corn tortillas, lightly toasted
23 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
24 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together avocado oil, lime juice, dark chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to marinate.
02 - Combine avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, Greek yogurt, avocado oil, water, and kosher salt in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed. Set aside.
03 - Shred green and purple cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline. Place in a bowl and add a few spoonfuls of avocado crema. Toss well to coat the cabbage in the dressing and reserve remaining crema for drizzling.
04 - Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer, ensuring pieces are not overlapping. Sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until opaque and lightly charred.
05 - Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a flame. Fill each tortilla with cabbage slaw and cooked shrimp. Drizzle generously with avocado crema, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

# Notes:

01 - Do not marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes to prevent textural changes from citrus.
02 - Shrimp are fully cooked when opaque and curled into a 'C' shape.
03 - For easy avocado crema drizzling, use a piping bag or cut a corner of a zip-top bag.

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