Spicy Shrimp Tacos

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

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Crunchy tacos filled with spicy shrimp and fresh toppings

15 minPrep
10 minCook
4
Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE SHRIMP

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp lime juice 30g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 15g
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauces 20g
  • ½ tsp cumin 2g

FOR THE TACOS

  • 8 tortillas 120g

FOR THE SLAW

  • 1 red cabbage 200g
  • 2 avocados 300g
  • ¼ tsp salt 1g
  • ¼ tsp pepper 1g

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the slaw by finely shredding red cabbage and avocados. Mix together in a bowl and set aside.

    • 1red cabbage
    • 2avocado
  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add large shrimp, peeled and deveined, and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.

    • 1 tbspolive oil
    • 1 lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
  3. Step 3

    In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, cumin, salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper. Blend until smooth.

    • 2chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
    • 2 tbsplime juice
    • ½ tspcumin
    • ¼ tspsalt
    • ¼ tsppepper
  4. Step 4

    Add the blended chipotle mixture to the cooked shrimp and toss to coat.

    • 2chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
    • 1 lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
  5. Step 5

    Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.

    • 8tortillas
  6. Step 6

    Assemble the tacos by placing a few pieces of the spicy shrimp onto a warmed tortilla, topping with a spoonful of the avocado slaw, and serving immediately.

    • 1 lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 8tortillas
    • 2avocado

Nutritional info

Estimated nutritional value per serving. Not medical advice. Learn more.

Calories 274
Protein 17g
Carbs 27g
Fat 13g

Nutrition estimates

Prepful estimates nutrition from ingredient weights and serving counts. Ingredient data is matched against Prepful's ingredient database and USDA FoodData Central when available. Some values may be estimated when an exact ingredient match is unavailable.

Method: Recipe totals are calculated from each ingredient's gram weight, then divided by the recipe's serving count. Values are rounded for display.

Source: USDA FoodData Central

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is for meal planning only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified health professional before making medical or dietary decisions.

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