SPINACH, SHRIMP AND RICOTTA TACOS

Spinach, Shrimp and Ricotta Tacos image

I was looking for a new recipe for tacos, and this version was a perfect solution. With shrimp, green chiles, spinach and ricotta, it's made up of ingredients I love that aren't normally associated with traditional tacos. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Salsa and lime wedges

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, cilantro, half the minced garlic, salt and pepper; set aside., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add shrimp, green chiles and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach and remaining garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink and spinach is wilted, 4-5 minutes., Serve shrimp mixture in tortillas with ricotta mixture, salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges