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Shrimp Tacos
These fresh, light Shrimp Tacos are the perfect meal for any quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and cooked through.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low flame until slightly charred and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla, followed by shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
414kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
602mg
(25%)
Potassium
772mg
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
920IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 920IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.