30-Minute Healthy Shrimp and Avocado Tacos
30-Minute Healthy Shrimp and Avocado Tacos are a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the taste of sautéed shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zesty yogurt sauce, these tacos come together in just 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they promise to impress without the hassle. Get ready to enjoy a delicious culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely. Chop the avocados and cilantro.
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper; let marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated shrimp for approximately 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Warm the tortillas in another skillet or microwave until soft.
- Assemble each taco by placing cooked shrimp on a tortilla, topping with avocado slices, drizzling with Greek yogurt mixed with sriracha, and finishing with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with extra lime juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Add diced tomatoes or shredded cabbage as toppings for extra crunch. Substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for varied protein options. Store any leftovers separately in an airtight container for up to two days.