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Shrimp Tacos with Cream and Guacamole

Quick and delicious shrimp tacos topped with creamy guacamole, fresh tomato, and onion, served on warm corn tortillas with a squeeze of lime.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
25g
Shrimp Tacos with Cream and Guacamole
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 medium avocado
  • 1 medium tomato
  • ½ medium onion
  • 1 whole lime

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, toss the 1 lb shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Mash the 2 avocados with the juice of half the lime and a pinch of salt until chunky. Dice the 1 tomato and 0.5 onion and mix into the guacamole.

  4. 4

    Warm the 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, until soft and pliable.

  5. 5

    Fill each tortilla with shrimp, top with guacamole, and serve with the remaining lime cut into wedges.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

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