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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
15 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 dried cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups jalapeno coleslaw
- 1/2 cup Avocado Crema
Instructions
- 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.
- Let shrimp marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Prepare tacos by filling flour tortillas with jalapeno coleslaw, avocado crema, and shrimp.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
404mg
(17%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
401IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.