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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa Photo by: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa

Aaron enjoys shrimp and spicy heat. He doesn't mind the raw tomatillos in the salsa recipe because they are pureed. For even spicier salsa, use a habañero pepper. Leftover salsa makes a great dip for chips and veggies. Serve with red beans and rice, and garnish with cilantro.

Cooking Light MARCH 2007

  • Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos)

Ingredients

  • Shrimp:
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salsa:
  • 1/2 pound tomatillos, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 avocado, peeled
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas

Preparation

To prepare shrimp, combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté 4 minutes or until done.

To prepare salsa, place tomatillos and next 9 ingredients (through serrano) in a food processor; process until smooth. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide shrimp evenly among tortillas. Top each with about 1/4 cup salsa; fold in half.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 323
  • Calories from fat: 30%
  • Fat: 10.9g
  • Saturated fat: 1.6g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 5.1g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4g
  • Protein: 27.7g
  • Carbohydrate: 31.2g
  • Fiber: 5.4g
  • Cholesterol: 175mg
  • Iron: 3.6mg
  • Sodium: 373mg
  • Calcium: 126mg
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