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Spicy Shrimp Tacos
5 from 3 votes

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

This recipe for Spicy Shrimp Tacos is sure to impress the entire family! They have a delicious hint of spice that is balanced with a cool avocado crema. It’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cilantro dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups coleslaw jalapeno
  • 1/2 cup avocado crema

Instructions

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  1. Place shrimp in a medium bowl and top with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, dried cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
  2. Let shrimp marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  4. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  5. Prepare tacos by filling flour tortillas with jalapeno coleslaw, avocado crema, and shrimp.

Nutrition Information

Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.003g (0%) Cholesterol 132mg (44%) Sodium 404mg (17%) Potassium 300mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 401IU (8%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 404mg 17%
Potassium 300mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 401IU 8%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 138mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

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