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Roasted Habanero and Tomatillo Shrimp Tacos

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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

Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

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