Heart Healthy Shrimp and Black Bean Tacos

Name: Heart Healthy Shrimp and Black Bean Tacos
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced; 1 tomato, seeded and chopped; 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 8 corn tortillas (6-inch diameter), warmed; 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Fresh lime, cut into wedges

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Heart Healthy Shrimp and Black Bean Tacos

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Try these tasty, gluten -free shrimp tacos seasoned with a fiery blend of cayenne and chili powder. Scallions, avocados and black beans add big, Southwestern flavor that gives you satisfaction guaranteed.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

422

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Shrimp and Black Bean Tacos

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the oil, chili powder, salt, cumin and cayenne pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp are just opaque, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
Step 2

In another bowl, combine the beans, scallions, jalapeño, tomato and lime juice. Divide the shrimp and bean mixture evenly among tortillas. Garnish with avocado and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

2 tacos

422

Calories

14

g

Fat

172

mg

Cholesterol

326

mg

Sodium

42

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

10

g

Fiber

32

g

Protein

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