Chili Lime Rice & Shrimp Taco Salad

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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    46 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    689 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Salad

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chili Lime Rice & Shrimp Taco Salad

Mexican rice & chili lime shrimp kick up the flavor in this restaurant style taco salad recipe, that's so easy to make at home!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups Mexican rice click link for recipe

Chili Lime Garlic Grilled Shrimp

  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce tamari for gluten free
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice juice of app. ½ lime
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 15-20 large shrimp peeled & deveined

Taco Salad

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup queso fresco crumbled

¼ cup avocado cream sauce

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
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Instructions

  1. Begin by preparing the Mexican Rice.
  2. While the rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by combining the garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili powder, lime juice, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a medium bowl.
  3. Add the shrimp, and place in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to marinate.
  4. Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator, grill, or cook in a cast iron skillet on the stove, for 3 minutes per side.
  5. When the rice is cooked, place in a large bowl, or divide between four small bowls, top with the shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes and queso fresco.
  6. Combine all of the ingredients for the avocado cream sauce and drizzle on top.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2serving Calories 689kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 123g (41%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 1058mg (44%) Potassium 571mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 535mg (11%) Vitamin C 15.7mg (17%) Calcium 144mg (14%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 689 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2serving
Calories 689kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 123g 41%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 1058mg 44%
Potassium 571mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 535mg 11%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 17%
Calcium 144mg 14%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

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

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