Easy Shrimp and Guacamole Tacos
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. Guacamole with shrimp pair so well, and they are both fast and easy to make.
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 149kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb 1/2 kg shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves of garlic finally chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce washed and chopped
- Guacamole Try my traditional Mexican guacamole recipe
- Salsa optional (try my avocado salsa, red salsa, or my mango salsa for a more tropical flavor)
- Lime juice to taste
Instructions
- Make the guacamole and place in the fridge until ready to use.
Prepare the Shrimp
- Wash and drain shrimp.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat. Sauté garlic for one minute
- Add shrimp, sauté for 4 minutes, then flip and saute for 4 minutes more or until pink and cooked.
Assemble the Tacos
- Warm tortillas. Spread a layer of lettuce on the tortilla, a layer of shrimp, and top with guacamole.
- Serve with your salsa of choice and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Shrimp and Guacamole Tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
149
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
55
mg
18
%
Sodium
351
mg
15
%
Potassium
227
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
299
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
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