Healthy Mexican Shrimp Tacos
Healthy shrimp soak in a citrus/achiote marinade for 15-30 minutes before grilling and stuffing them into corn tortillas and adding your favorite toppings!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined - see Ingredients in Post for more information
- 1 cup fresh citrus juice - see Ingredients in Post for more information
- 1 tablespoon El Yucateco achiote paste - see Ingredients in Post for more information
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp. Add to a bowl that will accommodate shrimp and marinade.
- Add marinade ingredients to a blender. Purée until smooth. Pour over the shrimp. Soak 15-30 minutes. Prepare toppings.
- Preheat grill to medium high. Grill the shrimp until you see some caramelization and it turns pink. Turn. Cook another minute or so. Remove and set aside.
- Assemble the tacos by topping warm tortillas with shrimp and toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
NOTE: See the post for more detailed information on both Ingredients and Instructions.
Macronutrients are based on 6 ounces of shrimp, 3 corn tortillas, and 1/4 of the marinade (it doesn't all absorb). I did not include toppings as that varies widely.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 5g
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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