Big-flavor weeknight tacos that feel like a splurge but use bargain, in-season staples. Sweet-roasted butternut squash plays against chile-lime red shrimp, all topped with a bright tomatillo salsa and crunchy greens.
Details
Ingredients
- Red Shrimp 16/25 (peeled, deveined) 12 oz (about 3/4 lb) $6.99/lb (sale)
- Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and 1/2-inch cubes $1.49/lb (sale)
- Fresh Tomatillos 1/2 lb (4β5 medium), husked and rinsed $2.99/lb
- Organic Cilantro 1/2 bunch, chopped $1.99/bunch
- Green Onions 2 stalks, thinly sliced $1.50/bunch
- Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced (divided) $6.99/lb
- Organic Red Leaf Lettuce 2 cups, thinly sliced $3.49 each
- Corn tortillas 6β8 small
- Lime 2, juiced (zest 1)
- Chili powder 1 tsp
- Ground cumin 1/2 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
- Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
- Salt & black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425Β°F. Toss butternut cubes with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 18β22 minutes, flipping once, until caramelized and tender.
- Make quick tomatillo salsa: Roughly chop tomatillos. In a small skillet over medium with 1 tsp oil, sautΓ© half the garlic (1β1.5 cloves) 30 seconds, add tomatillos and a pinch of salt; cook 4β5 minutes until softened and saucy. Off heat stir in half the cilantro, half the green onions, and juice of 1/2 lime. Adjust salt.
- Season shrimp: Pat dry. Toss with lime zest, remaining garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Cook shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp 1.5β2 minutes per side until just opaque. Squeeze over juice of 1/2 lime.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven for 2β3 minutes.
- Assemble: Fill tortillas with lettuce, roasted squash, shrimp, spoonfuls of tomatillo salsa, remaining green onions and cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges.
Health notes: Approx. 550β600 calories per serving. Healthiness: Lean seafood protein, fiber from squash and tomatillos, moderate carbs from tortillas. Go easy on salt to manage sodium.
Drink pairing: Crisp Mexican lager or a zesty Sauvignon Blanc.