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Healthy Shrimp Tacos

Healthy Shrimp Tacos

Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood, Tacos
Recipe Type: 90/10 Kid Friendly, 90/10 Regular
Author: Heidi Boortz
Servings : 4

Ingredients

Shrimp Tacos

  • 2 lb shrimp thawed
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp oregano
  • 1/8 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil

Sauce and Slaw

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup green onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 head green cabbage

Toppings

  • 2 avocado diced
  • 2 jalapeno sliced or diced
  • 8 corn tortilla

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Mix shrimp with seasoning (chili powder thru cayenne). Cook shrimp in 2 Tbsp. avocado or olive oil 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 c. avocado oil, yogurt, and next 6 ingredients. Reserve 1/2 c. sauce and set aside. Mix remaining sauce with 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded.
  • Add shrimp to tortillas, top with slaw, avocados, jalapeños (if desired), and a little more sauce if desired.