Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Entree
Prep time:
20 mins
Total time:
30 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced thinly
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, lime juice, and canola oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp, tossing to coat completely. Let stand 20 minutes for the shrimp to absorb the flavor.
- Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, toss together mangos, jalapeno and red bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add shrimp to pan. Stirring occasionally, sauté shrimp for 3-5 minutes, or until pink. Portion shrimp into 8 tortillas and garnish with mango salsa, a slice of avocado, and a lime wedge.
NOTES
Exchanges: 2 Carbohydrates, 5 Proteins, 2 Fats
NUTRITION INFORMATION
SERVING SIZE:
2 tacos
CALORIES:
388
FAT:
11 g
CARBOHYDRATES:
38 g
SODIUM:
1020 mg
FIBER:
6 g
PROTEIN:
34 g
CHOLESTEROL:
285 mg
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