Best Spinach Shrimp And Ricotta Tacos Recipes

SPINACH, SHRIMP AND RICOTTA TACOS

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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

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 @MakeItYours

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 chilies
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.