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Shrimp Cups With Chunky Avocado Salsa
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Shrimp Cups With Chunky Avocado Salsa

By Tasty40 min🍽 12 servings

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.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).

  2. 2

    Butter each side of the tortillas and cut into even quarters, making 24 pieces.

  3. 3

    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).

  4. 4

    Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crisp.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, mix together shrimp, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, and lime juice.

  6. 6

    Cook over medium high heat for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. Set aside.

  7. 7

    In another bowl, combine diced avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.

  8. 8

    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.

  9. 9

    Serve with lime wedges.

  10. 10

    Enjoy!

Recipe from tasty.co

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Ingredients (18)

  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 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
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1 tomato, large, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup jalapeño, diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • sour cream, as garnish