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Summer Shrimp Tacos

Summer Shrimp Tacos

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These Summer Shrimp Tacos are the perfect light meal on a hot day. Warm corn tortillas are filled with shredded cabbage, chipotle shrimp, avocado and a fresh peach salsa.
Serves 4 or about 2 tacos per person.
Course Mains & Entrees, Quick & Easy
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword healthy dinner idea, shrimp, shrimp tacos, tacos
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 405
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or oil with a high smoke point
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined with tails off. Thawed if frozen and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 soft corn shells
  • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 small avocado sliced
  • peach salsa for serving
  • lime wedges for serving
  • hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  • In a 10-inch or larger sauté pan, add avocado oil and preheat on medium-high.
  • Add chopped shrimp to a bowl and season with chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion power and smoked paprika. Toss well to coat.
  • When the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully add in the seasoned shrimp.
  • Stir and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through and opaque.
  • Reduce heat and warm shells in skillet the same skillet. Draining any excess liquid out of the pan first.
  • Fill shells with some shredded cabbage and cooked shrimp, top with sliced avocado and peach salsa.
  • Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce or any other desired toppings.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 969mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1048IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg