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“30-Minute Spicy Shrimp Tacos That Steal the Show”

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Spicy shrimp tacos with avocado and creamy chipotle sauce. A quick and flavorful meal perfect for taco night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 avocados, diced or lightly smashed
  • 1 cup pico de gallo (diced tomato, onion, cilantro, lime)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1–2 tbsp chipotle in adobo (minced) + 1 tsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk sour cream, mayo, chipotle + adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  4. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet 20–30 seconds per side until pliable.
  5. Spread avocado into tortillas, add shrimp, spoon on pico de gallo, and drizzle generously with creamy chipotle sauce.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with extra lime wedges.

Notes

  • Adjust chipotle sauce spiciness to your preference.
  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
  • For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the shrimp seasoning.

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