Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado

These tasty shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa and avocado are seasoned with chili and lime juice for a quick and easy dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 568 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
• 16 (5 inch) corn tortillas
• 2 cups tomatillo salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.