Shrimp Cups With Chunky Avocado Salsa
featured in 5 Essential Shrimp Recipes
Take your taste buds on a tropical vacation with these shrimp cups that are packed with flavor and texture. The succulent shrimp is perfectly balanced by the creamy avocado salsa, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes.
Tasty Team
99% would make again
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 12 servings
Cups
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp (450 g)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Avocado Salsa
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 tomato, large, diced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- ¼ cup jalapeño (25 g), diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (15 g), chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- sour cream, as garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 170
- Fat 7g
- Carbs 16g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 10g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- Butter each side of the tortillas and cut into even quarters, making 24 pieces.
- Place one piece in each cup of a muffin tin and push down so it creates a cup shape. (Make 2 batches or use 2 muffin tins to make the full amount of cups).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crisp.
- In a bowl, mix together shrimp, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, and lime juice.
- Cook over medium high heat for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine diced avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Assemble the cups by placing a spoonful of the avocado salsa in the toasted cup. Place a piece of shrimp on top, followed by a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve with lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
- Love this recipe? Download the Tasty app to save it and discover others like it.
Related Recipes
