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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde

Pan seared shrimp topped with the most addictive salsa you'll ever eat and all on the table in 30 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

Avocado Salsa Verde
  • 1/2 red onion, cut into quarters
  • 1 jalapeño, deseeded and halved lengthwise
  • 6 tomatillos, husk removed, rinsed and cut in half
  • 1/2 small avocado
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Shrimp Tacos
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, approximately 24
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • cilantro, red onion, diced avocado and lime for toppings

Instructions

Avocado Salsa Verde:
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  1.  Preheat oven to 425° F. Put the onion, jalapeño, and tomatillos on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss together until coated. Roast for approximately 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
  2. Add the roasted vegetables and the remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender. Pulse or blend until the salsa is mostly smooth. Taste for seasoning and set aside until ready to use.
Shrimp Tacos:
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a large bowl toss together the shrimp, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper until coated. Cook the shrimp until translucent, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
  2. Char the tortillas over an open flame on a gas stove or grill or warm them in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel until they are pliable. Fill the tortillas with 3 shrimp and top with the avocado salsa verde, chopped red onions, cilantro and diced avocado. Serve with a lime wedge on the side.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 4g 8%

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