High Protein Shrimp Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these High Protein Shrimp Tacos, a nutritious and flavor-packed recipe perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Succulent shrimp are seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper before being seared to perfection, providing a lean protein-rich base. Served on warm corn tortillas, these tacos are topped with vibrant shredded red cabbage, creamy diced avocado, zesty cilantro, and spicy jalapeño slices, bringing a delightful mix of textures and bold flavors to every bite. A tangy Greek yogurt hot sauce adds a kick of heat and creaminess, while fresh lime wedges deliver the perfect citrusy finish. Ready in just 25 minutes and boasting wholesome ingredients, these shrimp tacos strike the perfect balance between health-conscious eating and indulgent taste—ideal for anyone looking for a high-protein meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces corn tortillas
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
- 1 whole jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 1 whole avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until shrimp are well coated.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
While the shrimp is cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt and hot sauce until well combined. This will be your spicy sauce.
Assemble the tacos by placing a few shrimp in each warmed tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeno slices.
Drizzle with the yogurt hot sauce and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Enjoy your fresh and high-protein shrimp tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.2 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 861 mg | 287% | |
| Sodium | 2242 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.7 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.7 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 153.5 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 839 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3614 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
