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Chipotle shrimp tacos recipe card – high-protein dinner from Flexible Feasts with full nutrition facts

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Chipotle-marinated shrimp with a creamy cilantro lime yogurt sauce, served on warm tortillas with crisp cabbage and avocado. A high-protein, flavor-packed weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Marinade & Seasonings
  • 1 lb raw shrimp 21-25 count (or close to it), peeled & deveined, tail on,
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce from 1 can + 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can) (If you don’t have or can’t find use 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder instead)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice from half a lime
Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Tacos
  • 4 Six-inch corn or whole wheat tortillas
  • 3-4 cups shredded cabbage (or lettuce)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro

Directions
 

  1. Take 1 or 2 chipotle peppers from a can and finely chop them up. Add to a medium bowl along with some of the adobo sauce from the can.
  2. In the same bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
  3. Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  5. Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a food processor.
  6. Process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (more lime for tang, more salt if necessary).
  7. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer (you may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding).
  9. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook – shrimp cooks quickly!
  10. Warm tortillas according to package directions. You can lightly char them directly on a gas stovetop (using tongs!), warm in a dry skillet, or microwave briefly wrapped in a damp paper towel.
  11. Lay out warmed tortillas.
  12. Apply a small amount of the cilantro lime yogurt sauce on a tortilla and spread evenly.
  13. Add your shredded cabbage or lettuce
  14. Add your shrimp
  15. Top with sliced avocado.
  16. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  17. Serve immediately!

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Notes

Save leftover cilantro lime yogurt sauce for drizzling on bowls, salads, or other tacos throughout the week.