Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

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once upon a chef
Total Time
30 Minutes
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Cook Time
5 Minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
(124)

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1 avocado, pitted and diced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from half a lime
  • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Scant ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1½ pounds large (31/35) or extra large (26/30) shrimp, peeled, de-veined, and tail removed, thawed if frozen
  • 8 to 10 six-inch corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups chopped red cabbage, for serving
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges, for serving
  • 1 cup sour cream, for serving
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

The avocado salsa can be made up to 8 hours ahead of time; place a piece of saran wrap inside the bowl and directly over the mixture to prevent discoloration and refrigerate.
The shrimp can be tossed with the oil and seasoning, covered, and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead of time.
If you're planning to grill the shrimp, I recommend using extra-large shrimp to prevent them from slipping through the grates. If you're still concerned about losing any to the flames, threading them onto skewers is a great solution.
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