Street Corn and Shrimp Tacos

Chili-Lime Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen corn kernels
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 limes
  • ¾ cup crumbled queso fresco
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 6 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 corn tortillas, toasted (see Note)

Instructions

  1. Cook corn in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add shrimp, and sprinkle with salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  2. Transfer shrimp and corn mixture to a large bowl. Grate and juice limes to yield 1 tsp zest and 2 Tbsp juice. Add zest and juice to shrimp and corn. Stir in queso fresco, mayonnaise, and cilantro. Divide mixture among tortillas.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (10-oz) pkg frozen cubed sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes, covered, in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove lid or foil, and stir in paprika, chili powder, salt, and lime juice. Cook, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until browned and tender. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
403
135
538
Fat (g) 18 5 23
Sat. Fat (g) 4 1 5
Protein (g) 22 1 23
Carb (g) 37 23 60
Fiber (g) 3 2 5
Sodium (mg) 443 117 560

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