Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Edamame Guac
These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Edamame Guacamole are a flavor-packed weeknight win. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up seared shrimp and a fiber-filled guac, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Plus, you can customize with any tortillas and toppings of your choice!
Ingredients
Edamame Guacamole Ingredients:
- 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked (or about 1 - 12 ounce bag of in shell edamame)
- 1 large avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Taco Ingredients:
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined and tails removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 small tortillas of your choice, warmed (corn, flour, almond flour tortillas)
Toppings of your choice:
- Shredded cabbage
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped green onions
- Pickled red onion
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced radishes
- Shredded lettuce
- Lime wedges
For Serving:
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse all edamame guacamole ingredients until mostly smooth with a few small chunks, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove from heat.
- Spread a generous layer of edamame guac onto each tortilla. Top with cooked shrimp and any desired toppings. Serve with cilantro on top and extra lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
Edamame Guac Extras: You'll likely end up with some extra guacamole, so feel free to serve it on the side with some chips! You can also store it in the fridge for up to 3 days to snack on during the week.
Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for shrimp tacos. This calculation does not include edamame guac or toppings of your choice. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacosCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 17gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
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