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two shrimp tacos with taco sauce on a plate next to lemons and limes
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Shrimp Tacos For One

Enjoy delicious single serve Shrimp Tacos in just 10 minutes! Featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado sauce, wrapped in a soft tortilla - a quick, tasty meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado puree, avocado sauce, shrimp, shrimp tacos, spicy shrimp tacos, taco sauce
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

For the shrimp tacos

  • 4 ounces shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon creole seasoning
  • ½ tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 clove garlic , minced

For the avocado sauce

  • ½ medium avocado , halved and pitted
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon creole seasoning
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoon kosher salt

For serving

  • 2 flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Cook the shrimp

  • Place the shrimp in a medium-sized bowl. Add the creole seasoning and toss to coat.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes. With a fork, flip the shrimp over and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink and opaque. Transfer to a bowl.

Make the avocado sauce

  • Scoop the avocado flesh into a small food processor or blender. Add the yogurt, lime juice, spinach, olive oil, creole seasoning, cumin, and salt. Puree until smooth.

Assemble

  • Divide the shrimp and garlic between the two tortillas. Spoon the avocado sauce over the shrimp. Top with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Gather your ingredients before beginning.
  • This shrimp tacos recipe calls for using 4-ounces of peeled and deveined shrimp. This amount is approximately the same as:
    • Jumbo: 5-6 shrimp
    • Large: 8-9 shrimp
    • Medium: 10-11 shrimp
    • Small: 12-15 shrimp
  • You might consider keeping frozen shrimp in your freezer for convenience. Use them in recipes as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1315mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3475IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 3mg

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