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Gluten-Free Shrimp Tacos

Gluten-Free Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Ranch: Quick and Zesty!

These Gluten-Free Shrimp Tacos are a quick and delicious celebration of flavor perfect for summer nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Filling
  • 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup diced onion yellow, sweet, or white
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
For the Crunchy Slaw
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage or purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing dairy-free option available
For the Tacos
  • 4 pieces gluten-free corn tortillas
  • 1 each lime wedges for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and let it warm for about a minute.
  2. Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add shrimp and taco seasoning to the skillet, stirring well. Cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in water to create a flavorful sauce, scraping up any bits from the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. In a separate skillet, warm corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
  6. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp mixture in each tortilla, adding shredded cabbage, and drizzling with ranch dressing.
  7. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These tacos are customizable; feel free to use chicken or black beans as alternatives for shrimp.

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