Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Grapefruit Pineapple Salsa & Avocado Crema (GF & DF)
 
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Serves: 1-2
Ingredients
  • Cajun Shrimp:
  • 12 large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoons paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Grapefruit Pineapple Salsa:
  • ½ grapefruit, peeled, segmented, and diced
  • ¼ cup finely diced pineapple
  • juice of 1 lime
  • ½ tablespoon coconut palm sugar or honey
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Avocado Crema:
  • ½ avocado, peeled and pitted
  • juice from ½ lime
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Tacos & Toppings:
  • 4 Soft Corn Tortillas
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • fresh lime
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl combine all the spices for the cajun shrimp and mix together.
  2. In a larger bowl add the raw shrimp, olive oil, and top with the spices. Toss together with a spoon until the shrimp is well coated with the spices. Set aside.
  3. Create the salsa by combining all of the salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Place in the fridge.
  4. Create the avocado crema by adding the avocado, lime juice, salt, pepper, almond milk, and water to a small food processor and blend until smooth. Place in the fridge.
  5. Fire up the BBQ and grill the shrimp for 5-7 minutes until done then chop into smaller pieces.
  6. Grill the tortilla shells to slightly to warm.
  7. Divide the chopped shrimp between 4 tacos, top each with 2-3 tablespoons of the salsa and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the avocado crema.
  8. Garnish each taco with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime.
  9. Enjoy!
Recipe by Nutrition in the Kitch at https://nutritioninthekitch.com/cajun-shrimp-tacos-with-grapefruit-pineapple-salsa-avocado-crema-gf-df/