Easy Shrimp Tacos

This week I was all about shrimp tacos. I actually made them three times because I had tons of leftovers and they were really easy to make. I could have gone crazy with toppings, but I decided to keep it pretty simple to save money and cut down on preparation time. Here’s my recipe for two people if you’d like to try them out.

• 4 soft whole wheat tortillas (small)
• 8 small- or medium-sized shrimp, peeled, de-veined
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• Fresh lime juice (half of a lime)
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 avocado
• 1 cup black bean salsa (prepared fresh or store bought)
• 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• Hot sauce (optional)

Peel and de-vein shrimp (if necessary) and place them in a bowl. Add chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss the shrimp in the bowl to coat all sides with the seasoning. Set aside. Cut up avocado into bite-sized pieces (sprinkle some lemon or lime juice on top to keep from browning). Cut up yellow bell pepper into small strips and sauté over med-low heat to soften and slightly brown the skin. While the pepper is cooking, add your shrimps to another pan with the garlic and olive oil on medium heat and sauté until the shrimps just turn pink on both sides (happens very fast). Remove both shrimp and peppers from heat. Place 4 shrimp on each tortilla and add as much salsa, avocado, and bell pepper as you like. Top with a little fresh cilantro and hot sauce (optional). Serves 2.

Note 1: I like to warm my tortillas in the oven during the last few minutes of cooking. Note 2: Look for fresh salsa at your grocery store to avoid chemicals or preservatives. If you’re buying the kind in a jar, just check the ingredients and look for everything to be natural, whole foods.

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