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Baja Shrimp Tacos

The easiest dinner for the nights when you do not have time to cook.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Meals
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 193kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Sheet pan

Ingredients

For the tacos:

  • 2 pounds shrimp Remove tail after cooking if tail is not already removed. Use this link for $30 off.
  • 2 packets taco seasoning Or your own taco seasoning
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 whole bell peppers sliced thin
  • 1 whole purple onion sliced thin

Slaw:

  • 1 bag coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup avocado mayo or regular mayo if proffered
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp dill

Creamy sauce:

  • 1 cup avocado mayo or regular mayo if proffered
  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400. Add the oil and spices to a bowl and mix. Add the peppers and onions to a separate bowl. Pour 1/2 of the oil mixture on the onions and peppers and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook for 20 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are cooking. Add the shrimp to a separate bowl with the oil mixture and mix throughout. Let the shrimp marinate for 20 minutes while the vegetables are in the oven. Once the 20 minutes is up, move the vegetables to one half of the pan and add the shrimp to the other half. Cook for an additional 15 more minutes.

For the sauce:

  • Mix together in a blender until smooth.

For the slaw:

  • Toss in a bowl until mixed well throughout.

Notes

Servings: This recipe yields approximately 6 servings.
Nutrition: The nutrition on this recipe is just an estimate and cannot be guaranteed. 
Storage: You can store this recipe in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 381mg | Sodium: 1175mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 3mg