Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce

Scrumptious Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce. The shrimp is seasoned with cajun seasoning and paired with a vegan cream sauce

My husband and I have been married for almost a year now, and it's interesting to see how comfortable we've gotten with each other. 

Back in the day when we were dating, I used to get professional blowouts every time he flew out to see me. Since living with him, he now gets to see my hair in its natural form which is dry, frizzy, and curly. I'm not the only one who's gotten comfortable, Mr. Honey What's Cooking has too.

Back in the day, he used to get all dressed up for me, but now all he wears are his black shorts and black tank top - he literally lives in those. For those of you who follow me on InstaStories know I'm not exaggerating.

Ahhh... how quickly things change. With that said, if I had to choose between uncertainty and excitement versus comfort and routine, I would choose the latter any day.

Onto my recipe. Mr. Honey is a huge fan of fish tacos, so I had to make these delicious Cajun Shrimp Tacos for him that are topped with Avocado Cream Sauce. Once you make these, you'll never make any other kind of shrimp tacos again - they are that good. Seriously.

What are Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce?

The shrimp is spiced with cajun seasoning which consists of a bunch of different spices including cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and so much more.

Once seasoned, grill the shrimp to perfection and place it inside a corn tortilla along with some vegan avocado cream sauce and purple cabbage. These tacos are the BEST Shrimp Tacos you will have.

The avocado cream sauce is simply a vegan sauce prepared with avocado, cilantro, jalapenos, lime juice, cumin powder, salt, garlic, and water all blended together to form a delicious cream sauce.

Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce are:

Gluten-Free (choose gluten-free corn tortillas)
Dairy-Free
Healthy
Perfect Weeknight Meal
Light & Delicious
30 Minutes to Make
Delectable

Ingredients for Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce

Shrimp: I love using fresh shrimp for this recipe, but you can also use frozen.

Garlic

Spices: Cajun Seasoning (I just used store-bought cajun seasoning), Salt, Cumin Powder, Cayenne Pepper.

Olive Oil

Purple Cabbage: You can also use regular cabbage for this recipe.

Fresh Cilantro

Red Onion

Lime Juice

Avocado

Jalapeno

How to make Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce step by step?

1. In a medium-size bowl, start by mixing the seasonings for the shrimp... extra virgin olive oil, garlic, cajun creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt.

2. Add the shrimp to the seasoning and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and place the shrimp in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.

3. Now prepare the cabbage slaw. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the slaw.

4. Mix and set aside until ready to serve the tacos.

5. Now prepare the Avocado Cream Sauce. In a food processor combine all the ingredients for the sauce.

6. Pulse and blend for about 30 seconds.

7. Sauce is ready, and it's vegan.

8. Take a bunch of corn tortillas and place them in a foil and cover.

9. Place the foiled tortillas in a toaster oven and bake for about 10 minutes at 400 degrees.

10. While the tortillas warm up, cook the shrimp. Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium heat. Coat the bottom of the skillet with a spray of olive oil. You don't need much oil as the shrimp already has oil. Place the shrimp on the skillet. You will need to do this in 2 batches.

11. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 2½ minutes on each side. Do NOT overcook. Flip. The shrimp will be charred.

12. Remove the shrimp from the skillet, and repeat with the next batch.

13. Shrimp is done.

14. Tortillas should be done.

15. Now assemble. Place cabbage slaw on one half of the tortilla.

16. Place 3 pieces of shrimp on the other side. You can remove the tail at this time.

17. Top with avocado cream sauce.

18. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these tacos with purple cabbage slaw flavored with lime juice and cilantro.

Also, these shrimp tacos go well with the vegan avocado cream sauce.

You can also serve these with pico de gallo which would be a lovely addition.

Shrimp Tacos pair well with rice and black beans.

Tips on making Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce

• Season the shrimp and refrigerate.
• In the meantime, prepare the cabbage slaw.
• Prepare the Avocado Cream Sauce.
• Warm up the tortillas.
• Saute the seasoned shrimp.
• Assemble Shrimp Tacos and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I make this recipe dairy-free or gluten-free?

This recipe is already dairy-free and gluten-free. Just make sure to use corn tortillas rather than flour tortillas.

2. What are some toppings that would go well with Cajun Shrimp Tacos.

In addition to coleslaw and avocado cream sauce, feel free to add pico de gallo to these tacos.

You can also make guacamole instead of avocado cream sauce.

3. What are some sides that would go well with Shrimp Tacos?

Rice and Beans. You can't go wrong with the classic rice and beans. You can also make Mexican Rice if you prefer.

For a healthier option, make a salad.

4. Can I make mango salsa for this recipe?

Yes! Mango Salsa would work great and it's a great option for the summer. Here is my recipe for Mango Salsa used in my Blackened Salmon Tacos.

5. Are these Cajun Shrimp Tacos healthy?

Yes! There is nothing in this recipe that is unhealthy. The corn tortillas are not fried, avocado is good for you, and shrimp is a good source of protein.

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Recipe Card

Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce (gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy)

Healthy, Dairy-free, Gluten-free

Scrumptious Cajun Shrimp Tacos with topped with a vegan Avocado Cream Sauce.

4.67 from 9 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 5 Tacos

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Calories: 306kcal

Author: Nisha @ honeywhatscooking

Equipment

• Lodge 12"

Ingredients

Marinated Shrimp

• ▢ 1 pound fresh large shrimp, deveined (~16 pieces of shrimp)
• ▢ 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ▢ 1 tablespoon no-salt cajun creole seasoning, I used Spice Hunter
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ salt to taste

Cabbage Slaw

• ▢ 2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh cilantro
• ▢ ¼ cup red onion, chopped
• ▢ juice of one lime
• ▢ salt to taste

Avocado Cream Sauce

• ▢ 1 avocado
• ▢ handful of fresh cilantro
• ▢ juice of 1 lime
• ▢ 1 jalapeno, deseeded
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• ▢ 2-3 tablespoon water, start with 2, add more if need be
• ▢ salt to taste

Corn Tortillas

• ▢ 5-6 tortillas, place them in foil and bake it for a few minutes

Instructions

• In a medium size bowl, start by mixing the seasonings for the shrimp... extra virgin olive oil, garlic, cajun creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt.
• Add the shrimp to the seasoning and mix well. Cover with a plastic wrap and place the shrimp in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
• Now prepare the cabbage slaw. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the slaw.
• Mix and set aside until ready to serve the tacos.
• Now prepare the Avocado Cream Sauce. In a food processor combine all the ingredients for the sauce.
• Pulse and blend for about 30 seconds.
• Sauce is ready, and it's vegan.
• Take a bunch of corn tortillas and place them in a foil and cover.
• Place the foiled tortillas in a toaster oven and bake for about 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
• While the tortillas warm up, cook the shrimp. Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium heat. Coat the bottom of the skillet with a spray of olive oil. You don't need much oil as the shrimp already has oil. Place the shrimp on the skillet. You will need to do this in 2 batches.
• Cook the shrimp for 2 to 2 ½ minutes on each side. Do NOT overcook. Flip. The shrimp will be charred.
• Remove the shrimp from the skillet, and repeat with the next batch.
• Shrimp is done.
• Tortillas should be done.
• Now assemble. Place cabbage slaw on one half of the tortilla.
• Place 3 pieces of shrimp on the other side. You can remove the tail at this time.
• Top with avocado cream sauce.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

 

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 23gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 926mgPotassium: 444mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1251IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 4mg

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