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Indian Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

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

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 2524 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.