Cajun Shrimp Avocado Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Cajun Shrimp Avocado Tacos Recipe combines spicy, flavorful shrimp with creamy avocado for a delicious twist on traditional tacos. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, these tacos are sure to impress.

The recipe is simple and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making it a versatile choice for taco night.

Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado

These tacos feature succulent shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices, served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, or hot sauce

Instructions

Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and cooked through.
Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a few shrimp on each tortilla, top with avocado slices, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and add any additional toppings as desired. Serve immediately.