Easy Shrimp Tacos

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These easy shrimp tacos are inspired by the seafood tacos in Baja California.

Sara Haas, RDN, LDN

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon lime zest (reserve before juicing limes)
5 tablespoons lime juice, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tahini
½ teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound large raw shrimp (21-25 count; see Tip), peeled and deveined
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup thinly sliced radishes

Directions

Preheat broiler. Combine tomatoes, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and salt in a medium bowl; toss to combine.
Whisk lime zest, the remaining 3 Tbsp. lime juice, tahini, honey, and garlic in a small bowl.
Combine oil, cumin, coriander, and pepper in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Spread the shrimp on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil, flipping once, until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
To assemble: Place 2 to 3 shrimp on each tortilla. Top each with about 3 Tbsp. salsa, 2 tsp. tahini sauce, and 2 Tbsp. radishes.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare salsa (Step 1) and sauce (Step 2) and refrigerate separately for up to 1 day.

Tip: Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, "21-25 count" means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398	Calories
16g	Fat
34g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tacos (5-6 shrimp + 6 Tbsp. salsa + 4 tsp. sauce + 1/4 cup radishes)
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 29g	58%
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 183mg	61%
Sodium 766mg	33%
Potassium 647mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Easy Shrimp Tacos

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