SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO TOMATILLO SALSA

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa image

This shrimp taco recipe makes a delicious and fun meal! The salsa makes it very refreshing with a spicy kick. It is a great summertime meal. Enjoy!

Provided by McCrazy

Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
½ white onion, chopped
4 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 limes

Steps:

Place avocado, onion, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until small chunks remain.
Fill resealable plastic bag with shrimp, chili powder, and salt; shake to coat.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
Divide salsa, shrimp, and cabbage evenly to fill tortillas. Squeeze lime juice onto each taco.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1135.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g