Description
Healthy Weeknight Shrimp Tacos are spicy, flavorful and ready in 30 minutes. Recipe includes Whole30 and gluten-free variations as well as timesaving tips.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1 small onion, sliced thin
- 1 poblano pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Mexican spice blend or taco seasoning
- 1 lime
- 6 corn or flour tortillas (or substitute butter lettuce)
OPTIONAL GARNISHES
- sliced avocado or guacamole
- sour cream
- shredded cabbage
- pico de gallo
- salsa
- chopped fresh tomatoes
- chopped picked jalapenos
- chopped cilantro
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice onion.
- Cut off and discard the stem of the poblano pepper and remove the core. Quarter lengthwise and then thinly slice crosswise.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper and Mexican spice blend.
- Heat a nonstick skillet to medium high. Add one teaspoon of olive oil and sautee onions and peppers for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add seasoned shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.
- Add the juice of half a lime to the hot pan. Toss the shrimp and vegetables to combine.
- Heat tortillas either wrapped in foil in the oven at 350 F or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Divide shrimp between tortillas (or lettuce leaves) and top with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
- Calorie analysis does not include toppings and garnishes.
- For gluten-free or Whole30 version, substitute butter lettuce leaves for tortillas
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: recipe
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican