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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

These single serving shrimp tacos are quick, flavorful, and perfect for one. Tender shrimp are seasoned and sautéed, then topped with a creamy avocado sauce and wrapped in warm tortillas. Ready in 10 minutes!
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

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 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
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

To Serve

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

Cook the shrimp

  • In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with Creole seasoning.
  • In a small skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Transfer to a bowl.

Make the Avocado Sauce

  • In a small blender or food processor, combine avocado, yogurt, lime juice, spinach, olive oil, Creole seasoning, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Assemble

  • Fill tortillas with shrimp and garlic. Spoon avocado sauce over the top and add chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • Prep Ahead: Have all your ingredients ready before you start. The recipe moves quickly.
  • Quick Tip: Keep frozen shrimp on hand for easy meals. Thaw and use as needed.
 
Shrimp Amount Per Person: This recipe uses 4 ounces of peeled and deveined shrimp, which is about:
Jumbo: 5-6 shrimp
Large: 8-9 shrimp
Medium: 10-11 shrimp
Small: 12-15 shrimp

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | 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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