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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

  • 20 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 4-5 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 4

    Servings

  • 346

    Calories

  • 12g

    Fat

  • 45g

    Carbs

  • 22g

    Protein

Recommended For:

Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ Tsp Cumin
  • ¼ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ Tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ Tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • 8 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 Avocado, peeled & diced
  • 1 Mango, peeled & diced
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro, chopped
  • ½ Tsp Onion Powder
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ Cup Plain, Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped

What You’ll Need

  • Baking Sheet

  • Cooking Spray

  • Mixing Bowls (3)

  • Spoons (3)

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Measuring Cups

  • Cutting Board

  • Knife

  • Spatula

  • SShellfish:

    Chicken (adjust cooking time accordingly), tofu

  • FFODMAPs:

    Omit garlic powder; omit onion powder; omit mango and use cantaloupe; omit yogurt and use lactose-free sour cream

Instructions

  • 1.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

  • 2.

    Prepare Oven Place oven rack in highest position and set oven to broil.

  • 3.

    Prepare Shrimp In a bowl, mix together shrimp, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt until shrimp are evenly coated. Lay shrimp, in a single layer, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

  • 4.

    Prepare Salsa In another mixing bowl, add the avocado, mango, cilantro, and onion powder. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture. Stir to combine and add salt to taste.

  • 5.

    Combine and Stir To a small bowl, add the Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro and 1 Tbsp lime juice. Stir to combine.

  • 6.

    Broil Shrimp Place baking sheet with shrimp under the broiler for two minutes. Remove shrimp, flip with spatula and return under broiler for another two minutes, or until shrimp are pinkish in color and springy to the touch.

  • 7.

    Warm Tortillas While shrimp are broiling, heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and warm corn tortillas, 1-2 at a time, for 30 seconds on each side.

  • 8.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

  • 9.

    Assemble & Enjoy Assemble tacos by adding shrimp, mango avocado salsa and dollop of cilantro lime crema to a warmed tortilla. Enjoy!

Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians

Nourishment Notes

Avocado

Avocados are both a fruit and a fat, and contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help keep your body working at its best.

Mango

Mango is an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps your body more easily fight infections.

Shrimp

Shrimp is a great source of astaxanthin, a red pigment in the carotenoid family. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that may prevent cell damage and improve immune function.

Remission Remix

  • For a More Robust Flavor

    Replace the onion powder in the salsa with diced red onion for a more robust flavor.

  • For Added Fiber & Protein

    Mix in ½ cup black beans to the salsa for additional fiber and protein.

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