Tajín Shrimp Tacos
Tajín Shrimp Tacos pack 22g protein and 331 calories per serving into a quick stovetop meal that preps 4 portions. The shrimp cooks fast, making this ideal when you're short on time but need to hit your protein goals. Lean protein source that won't bloat you before training.
Ingredients
- •Avocado
- •Sour Cream(60g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(60g)
- •Garlic(60g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Shrimp(340g)
- •Tajín seasoning(8g)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Cabbage, Green(960g)
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •JalapeñO Pepper
Instructions
- 1Make the avocado dressing first. Add the avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Set the dressing aside.
- 2Finely shred the cabbage, so the slaw is ready to be mixed just before serving. Thinly slice the jalapeño (if using).
- 3Toast the corn tortillas. You can do this over the open flame of a gas stove, or in a very hot dry skillet. When the skillet is very hot, the tortillas only need to touch the skillet for about 10 seconds on each side to give it that toasty corn flavor. This also helps strengthen the tortillas a bit.
- 4If you shrimp are frozen, place them in a colander and run cool water over top until thawed. Remove the peel and tail, if attached. Allow the shrimp to drain well, then place them in a bowl and add the Tajín. Stir to coat the shrimp in Tajín.
- 5Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium. When the skillet and oil are very hot, add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until the shrimp are opaque (this should only take about three minutes). If there is a lot of liquid in the bottom of the skillet, remove the shrimp and then allow the liquid to simmer until thickened. Turn off the heat and then toss the shrimp in the thickened sauce.
- 6Just before serving, combine the shredded cabbage with about ½ cup of the avocado dressing and stir until the cabbage is evenly coated. The rest of the avocado dressing will be drizzled over the tacos.
- 7To build the shrimp tacos, add a handful of slaw to the bottom of each tortilla then top with a few shrimp and a couple slices of jalapeño. Drizzle a little of the remaining avocado dressing over top, then enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
331
calories
22g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 22g
- Saturated fat
- 4.0g
- Sodium
- 346 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.0g
4 servings per batch · ~398g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Tajín Shrimp Tacos have per serving?
Each serving has 22g of protein and 331 calories with 19g fat and 22g carbs, providing a lighter protein option compared to beef or chicken recipes. This macro split works as a standalone meal or part of a higher-calorie day.
How long does Tajín Shrimp Tacos take to make?
This is a quick prep recipe on the stovetop that batches 4 servings, allowing you to prep multiple meals in one session. Cook time is minimal since shrimp cooks faster than most other proteins.
Is Tajín Shrimp Tacos good for fat loss?
At 331 calories and 22g protein per serving, this recipe fits well into a fat loss phase as a mid-range calorie option. The carbohydrate content is moderate enough to leave room for other meals in your daily intake.
