Roasted Habanero and Tomatillo Shrimp Tacos

Name: Roasted Habanero and Tomatillo Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 6 to matillos; 4 habanero peppers; 2 tbsp grapeseed oil; 1 onion; 1 bell pepper; 1 zucchini; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp garlic powder; ½ tsp paprika; 1 can black beans; 1 lb Shrimp; ½ cup shredded cabbage; ¼ cup diced green onion; 8 corn tortillas

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8
Calories
260 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Roasted Habanero and Tomatillo Shrimp Tacos

Opal Moore

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Tangy, spicy, smoky, and fresh- these habanero and tomatillo shrimp tacos are simple, full of delicious ingredients, and crazy healthy!

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Ingredients

Servings

6 to matillos cut into 1/4ths, with husk removed and rinsed well.
4 habanero peppers
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
1 onion diced
1 bell pepper sliced into thin strips
1 zucchini quartered lengthwise then cut into small chunks
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
1 can black beans preferably with lime
1 lb Shrimp deveined with shell and tail removed
½ cup shredded cabbage
¼ cup diced green onion
8 corn tortillas

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Instructions

In a large, heavy pan, heat tomatillos and habaneros until lightly scorched on all sides, about 15 minutes.
Remove tomatillos and peppers, and dice (habaneros might burn skin, use gloves).
Add grapeseed oil to pan, and heat until shimmery.
Add diced tomatillos and habaneros back to pan with diced onion.
Let brown and reduce until sauce is a warm caramel color.
Add peppers to pan, let brown and soften.
Add spices and mix well.
In hot griddle pan, add tortillas one by one to soften.
Add shrimp to taco mix with beans, cook until shrimp is pink and opaque.
Remove from heat, and fill warm tortillas wish taco mix.
Garnish with shredded cabbage and diced green onion.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 788mg (33%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	260kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	34g	11%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Cholesterol	120mg	40%
Sodium	788mg	33%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	4g	8%