Shrimp Fajita Tacos

Shrimp Fajita Tacos

Fajita-spiced shrimp fill these lettuce cup tacos to make a Whole30 compatible meal. Avocado Crema adds a zesty finishing touch! Top them with your favorite chopped veggies, too.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 399 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb - shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons - Taco & Fajita Spice
  • 2 tablespoons - avocado oil
  • 2 - avocados
  • ½ - lime
  • ¼ cup - coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp - fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch - kosher salt
  • Butter lettuce
  • cherry tomatoes
  • yellow bell pepper
  • green onions
  • fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Avocado Crema

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over high heat. While skillet is heating, mix shrimp with Taco & Fajita Spice and avocado oil. Stir to combine well.
  2. Using tongs, place shrimp into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and put on a plate until tacos are ready to assemble.
  3. To assemble the tacos: Add a layer of lettuce cups to a plater, and layer 3 to 4 shrimp on each cup. Top with fresh veggies of your choice, drizzle with Avocado Crema and serve with lime wedges.
  4. Add avocado meat, juice of ½ lime, coconut milk, pinch of salt and fresh cilantro to a jar. Alternatively, you can add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth.
  5. Pulse together with an immersion blender until well combined. Set aside until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Energy: 399 kcal | Total Fat: 28 g | Saturated: 7 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 183 mg | Total Carbs: 17 g | Fiber: 10 g | Sugars: 3 g | Proteins: 26 g | Sodium: 368 mg | Polyunsaturated: 3 g | Monounsaturated: 17 g

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