Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos
Mexican Street Corn
Wine Recommendation
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Ingredients
- 2 limes
- ¼ cup butter
- 1½ lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
- Grate zest and squeeze juice from 1 lime; cut remaining lime into wedges.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to skillet; cook 2 minutes.
- Add lime zest, lime juice, ½ cup cilantro, and garlic to skillet; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
- Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide lettuce, shrimp mixture, and avocado among tortillas. Sprinkle with ¼ cup cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 6 ears corn (see Note)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or use feta)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cut kernels from cobs. Discard cobs. Cook corn in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer corn to a medium bowl.
- Grate zest and squeeze juice from lime. Add lime zest, lime juice, and remaining ingredients to bowl; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
375
|
264
|
639
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Protein (g) | 19 | 7 | 26 |
| Carb (g) | 32 | 20 | 52 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 440 | 451 | 891 |
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