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Coleslaw Recipe for Shrimp Tacos

How to make avocado crema coleslaw recipe for using in shrimp tacos.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: dinner
Keyword: tacos
Yield: 2 cups

Materials

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1/2 cup yogurt plain
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded carrots, green and purple cabbage (coleslaw base) this blend of coleslaw can be found in a bag in the grocery store

Instructions

  • Cut a ripened avocado in half.
    Remove the pit and scoop out the insides of the avocado. Place the insides of the avocado in a food processor.
  • Add 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, 3 cloves minced garlic, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt to the food processor.
  • Pulse only for 1 second at a time. Pulse until the avocado cream sauce comes together. It should take about 8-12 pulses before the avocado crema is ready.
  • In a medium sized bowl, add coleslaw mixture of shredded carrots, red cabbage, and green cabbage.
  • Pour a little bit of avocado crema over the coleslaw and mix together. Add more crema sauce if needed.
    avocado crema Coleslaw Recipe for Shrimp Tacos
  • Your coleslaw is ready to be added to your shrimp tacos. More avocado crema can be drizzled on top of your shrimp tacos as a sauce if desired.
    avocado Coleslaw Recipe for Shrimp Tacos