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chipotle maple shrimp tacos

Chipotle Maple Shrimp Tacos

These Chipotle Maple Shrimp Tacos are a delicious healthy dinner recipe.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine american mexican fusion
Servings 2
Calories 415 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

shrimp

  • ½ lb shrimp about 18-21 shrimp (3-4 shrimp per taco)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 chipotle pepper + 2 teaspoon salt (from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)*
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon butter or avocado oil I prefer butter for more flavor

crema

  • ¼ cup unsweetened greek yogurt
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • juice from 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage can use green but I prefer purple
  • 2 tablespoons crema (from above)

Other ingredients

  • 6 taco shells can use corn, grain free, flour or whatever you prefer

Instructions
 

  • Add shrimp to a bowl, toss with all ingredients under the shrimp section, set aside. You can marinate the shrimp for up to 24 hours but I recommend at least 10 minutes.
  • Add all crema ingredients to a blender or food processor, blend until smooth.
  • Add shredded cabbage to a bowl and toss together with crema.
  • Add butter to a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp to the skillet and sear for 90 seconds - 2 minutes each side, until cooked through.
  • Warm taco shells on the stove top or in the microwave. To warm on a gas stove top turn the heat up to medium and cook taco shells for 30 seconds on each side. To warm up in the microwave heat taco shells for 30-60 seconds.
  • Assemble tacos by spreading 1-2 tablespoons of crema on each taco shell, then topping with shrimp and cabbage.

Notes

This makes 2 servings with 3 tacos per serving but feel free to double the recipe. Nutrition information is for ½ of the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 31gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 2116mgPotassium: 1045mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1777IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 3mg
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