Juicy, chili-lime seared shrimp tucked into warm tortillas with a cool, creamy avocado ranch slaw. Bright, zesty, and weeknight-fast—these tacos deliver a big-flavor, fresh fiesta in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- Sand Bar® Large Raw Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined, Tail Off 12 oz (about 3/4 lb), thawed if frozen Sale $15.98 (2 lb bag; use ~3/4 lb for this recipe)
- Simple Truth Organic® Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit 5 oz (about half the kit) + 2–3 tbsp included dressing $3.99 (10.25 oz; use about half)
- Fresh Large Ripe Avocado 1, diced Sale $1.50 each
- Small corn or flour tortillas 6
- Lime 1 (zest and juice)
- Chipotle chili powder 1 tsp
- Ground cumin 1 tsp
- Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Fresh cilantro & hot sauce (optional) For garnish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, lime zest, chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
- Make slaw: In a bowl, toss 5 oz of the salad kit greens with 2–3 tbsp of the included dressing, diced avocado, and 1–2 tsp lime juice. Season to taste.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high until hot. Sear shrimp in a single layer 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat and squeeze over remaining lime juice.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan or directly over a low flame until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Add a handful of avocado slaw to each tortilla, top with shrimp, drizzle a little extra dressing if desired, and garnish with cilantro/hot sauce.
Health notes: Approx. 570 kcal per serving. High protein, moderate carbs; avocado and olive oil provide heart-healthy fats. Can reduce tortillas or dressing to lighten further.
Drink pairing: Crisp Mexican lager or Sauvignon Blanc.