Indian Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
2524 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Indian Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
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Talk about flavor! These Indian Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa have it in spades. Plus, they're healthy and take just over 20 minutes to make! 252 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled & deveined
- 1 tablespoon ghee clarified butter
- 8 6-inch taco-size whole wheat soft tortillas, toasted*
- Lime wedges for garnish
The Salsa:
- 1 ½ avocados peeled & chopped
- 1 ½ cup halved grape tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Jalapeño seeded & minced
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the turmeric, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and ground pepper. Add the shrimp to the bowl with the spices and toss to combine.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the clarified butter and shrimp. Cook the shrimp for a bout 1 minute, flip and cook for an additional minute or until the shrimp start to curl and become golden brown. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- To assemble the taco, take a few pieces of shrimp and place them into the tortilla. Top with some avocado salt and more lime juice. Serve.
- For the salsa, mix together the avocado, grape tomatoes, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 6 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 7 (SmartPoints), 6 (Points+)
- *I used Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Tortillas (Fajita size)
- Recipe reprinted with permission from Modern Comfort Cooking by Lauren Grier
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Taco
Calories
252.4kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
15.6g
(31%)
Fat
13.4g
(21%)
Saturated Fat
3.5g
(18%)
Cholesterol
89.9mg
(30%)
Sodium
768.4mg
(32%)
Fiber
12.7g
(51%)
Sugar
0.9g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Taco | |
| Calories | 252.4kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 15.6g | 31% |
| Fat | 13.4g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 89.9mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 768.4mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 12.7g | 51% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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