Easy spicy shrimp tacos
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4.6
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Excellent
Easy spicy shrimp tacos
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Easy spicy shrimp tacos with fresh avocado and sour cream sauce is the perfect fast dinner recipe and great for feeding a crowd.
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Ingredients
For the spicy shrimp
- 500 g / 1lb Shrimp deveined and peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lime/Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
For the shrimp tacos
- flour/corn tortillas heated
- cabbage shredded
- avocado sliced
- fresh cilantro/coriander
- sliced chillies / chile peppers
For the sour cream taco sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup Cilantro / coriander finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the oil, lemon/lime juice and spices. Mix well to coat the shrimp in the spices and set aside.
- Make the taco sauce by combining all the ingredients.
- Cook the shrimp in a large, hot pan or griddle pan for 1-2 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
- Assemble the tacos by topping warmed tortillas with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, spicy shrimp and sour cream sauce. Finish with fresh coriander/cilantro and finely sliced chillies.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
335mg
(112%)
Sodium
1308mg
(55%)
Potassium
222mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5.9mg
(7%)
Calcium
270mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 335mg | 112% |
| Sodium | 1308mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
30 reviews
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