Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; Finely grated zest of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed, and patted dry; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder (see Notes); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 hard corn taco shells or soft flour tortillas (see Notes); 1 heart of romaine lettuce, thinly shredded crosswise; 1 cup Farm Stand Corn Salsa

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed, and patted dry
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder (see Notes)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 hard corn taco shells or soft flour tortillas (see Notes)
1 heart of romaine lettuce, thinly shredded crosswise
1 cup Farm Stand Corn Salsa

1
Prepare the Minted Lime Yogurt: Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, and stir well.
2
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
3
Prepare the shrimp: Place the shrimp in a bowl, and add the olive oil, lime juice, chile powder, and salt and pepper.
4
Toss, and let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
5
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the shrimp and saute until they are pink and opaque, 2 minutes per side.
7
Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and let them cool to room temperature.
8
Then cut the shrimp in half crosswise (there will be 2 cups of shrimp).
9
To assemble the tacos, place 1/4 cup of the cooked shrimp in each taco shell.
10
Top with a small handful of the shredded lettuce, followed by 2 tablespoons of the Farm Stand Corn Salsa.
11
Dollop with a tablespoon of the Minted Lime Yogurt.
12
Serve immediately, passing the extra Minted Lime Yogurt in a small bowl.

1032

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, Finely grated zest of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Tacos

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