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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

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Ingredients

The shrimp

  • 1 lb. medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails removed
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt

The Mango-Avocado Salsa

  • 1 medium avocado, diced
  • 1 cup diced fresh mango (or grape tomatoes)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • ½ small jalapeño, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • to taste fine salt

For serving

  • 8 pieces corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-400℉).
  2. Toss the shrimp with oil in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ancho chili powder, and salt. Sprinkle over shrimp and toss to coat.
  4. For the salsa, combine avocado, mango, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice. Gently fold to combine and season with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Thread shrimp on skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  6. Remove shrimp from grill, divide among tortillas, and top with cabbage, salsa, and cheese if using.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4 servings
Calories
315
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
38g
Total protein
21g
Sodium
650mg
Cholesterol
mg

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