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Cilantro Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Cilantro shrimp tacos represent a delicious work in progress that showcases the bright, fresh flavors of cilantro paired with tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp. This evolving recipe demonstrates how simple ingredients can create complex, satisfying flavors when properly combined. The generous use of fresh cilantro adds aromatic appeal and vibrant color while the shrimp provides sweet, tender protein that makes these tacos absolutely delicious.
These cilantro shrimp tacos are sort of a work in progress; I’ve only made it twice, so I haven’t had much time to try different methods. I made it one day when trying to think of something to make for dinner, and I thought it turned out really well. I think it can be easily adjusted to suit different tastes. Serve with lime wedges.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 small tacos
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Ingredients
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen uncooked small shrimp – thawed, peeled. and deveined
1 small bunch cilantro, chopped, divided
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, or more to taste
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, about 1/3 of the cilantro, seasoned salt, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook until mixture is heated through and shrimp is opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.
Heat remaining olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add 1 corn tortilla at a time and cook until warm and slightly crispy, about 90 seconds each.
Spoon shrimp mixture onto tortillas and serve with remaining cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 223 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 12g | Carbs |
| 20g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 223 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium 312mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
| Calcium 65mg | 5% |
| Iron 3mg | 19% |
| Potassium 258mg | 5% |
* 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.
