It’s Tuesday…do you know what that means? YUP, it’s TACO TUESDAY!
We are huge taco fans in my family because there are so many different ways to make tacos! You can do steak, grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, pork, shrimp, cod, tilapia, black bean, the protein options alone are endless. Then you can use whatever tortillas, toppings and salsas your heart desires to make a completely unique combination every time.
This recipe here combines shrimp, grilled veggies, avocado, and a cilantro lime salsa, all inside a warm flour tortilla. Some may argue it’s a fajita, but since it’s Tuesday, I say it’s a TACO!!
Ingredients:
SHRIMP TACOS (Serves 4):
- 1 pound raw shrimp (thawed, deveined, and tails removed)
- 12 flour tortillas
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small yellow bell pepper
- 1 small white (or yellow) onion
- 2 avocados
- 2 tsp pink salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
CILANTRO LIME SALSA:
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small jalapeño (or serrano)
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp pink salt
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
Instructions:
- Thinly slice bell peppers and onion
- Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large pan and add sliced veggies
- Season with 1 tsp of each: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder and cook until soft (about 10 minutes)
- Remove veggies from pan and set aside in a large bowl. Heat another tbsp of avocado oil in the pan and add the shrimp
- Season with 1 tsp of each: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder and cook until shrimp is pink (3-4 minutes per side)
- Combine all salsa ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
- Warm tortillas in a pan or on a griddle
- Place cooked veggies and shrimp inside a warm tortilla and top with cilantro lime salsa and avocado.
Whether you’re celebrating Taco Tuesday like me or you’re just in the mood for some good shrimp tacos, this is the recipe for you! The tartness of the sauce paired with the sweetness of the bell peppers and onion will give you the perfect burst of flavor and delicious texture in each bite!
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