Shrimp Tacos Avocado Sauce (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp Marinade
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3 tablespoons avocado oil
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Juice of 1 lime (about 2 teaspoons)
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dark chili powder
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1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off
→ Avocado Crema
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 tablespoons water
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3 tablespoons avocado oil
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
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Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons)
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3 cloves garlic, peeled
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1 jalapeño, seeds out
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1 medium avocado, pit out and scooped
→ Taco Assembly and Garnishes
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Lime wedges for serving
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Fresh cilantro for garnish
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8-10 small flour or corn tortillas, toasted a bit
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1 cup shredded purple cabbage
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1 cup shredded green cabbage
# Steps to Follow:
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Toast your tortillas, then pile on some of the cabbage slaw and shrimp. Spoon over plenty of avocado crema, sprinkle on cilantro, and squeeze over some lime. Time to eat!
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Crank up the heat on your grill or skillet. Put the marinated shrimp in so they’re spread out. Cook for 2-3 minutes a side until they’re opaque and picking up a nice char.
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Chop up both kinds of cabbage. Toss with a few big dollops of avocado crema until it’s all coated. Save what’s left of the crema for topping later.
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Toss avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, Greek yogurt, avocado oil, water, and salt into your food processor. Blend until you’ve got a super smooth, creamy dip. If it’s too thick, just add more water. Set aside for now.
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Mix avocado oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl. Add the shrimp, toss well, and let it chill in the fridge for up to 30 minutes.
# Additional Tips:
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Keep shrimp marinade time under 30 minutes, or the citrus will make them mushy.
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Shrimp are done cooking when they’re firm and shaped like the letter C.
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Want to drizzle the crema easily? Pop it into a zip bag, snip off a corner, and squeeze.