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Baked Shrimp Taquitos

Baked Shrimp Taquitos are so much lighter and healthier than frying, and they come out perfect and crisp!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 Jalapeño (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 vine tomato (diced)
  • 12 ounces raw (peeled and deviened shrimp, chopped)
  • kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas
  • Olive oil spray (I use my Misto)
  • jarred or homemade salsa verde (optional for dipping)
  • guacamole (optional for dipping)

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion, garlic and jalapeno in oil until soft.  Add the tomatoes and cook until thickened 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cilantro and cook medium high heat 1 minute.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line 2 large nonstick baking sheets with foil and spray with oil.
  3. Working in batches, place 3 to 4 tortillas between two paper towels and microwave 30 seconds until they are warm and pliable. Place a tortilla on a clean, dry work surface and then spread about 3 tablespoons of shrimp filling onto the bottom third of the tortilla and top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Roll the tortilla up from the bottom to surround the filling and once it’s rolled into a tube, place it on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining shrimp, spray the tops with oil a pinch of salt then bake until tortillas start to get golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2taquitos Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 27.5g (9%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 7.5g (12%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 98.5mg (33%) Sodium 201.5mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Serving 2taquitos
Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 27.5g 9%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 7.5g 12%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 98.5mg 33%
Sodium 201.5mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.