Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado

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These tasty shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa and avocado are seasoned with chili and lime juice for a quick and easy dinner.

Submitted by Fioa
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
16 tacos
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 16 (5 inch) corn tortillas

  • 2 cups tomatillo salsa

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp mixture in the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lime juice.

  3. Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds each. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with cooked shrimp. Top with tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

568 Calories
28g Fat
58g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 568
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 1332mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 191mg 15%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 1038mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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