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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb large fresh Gulf Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
- Pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne
- Salt and pepper
- 8-10 corn tortillas
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija, Ranchero or Panela cheese
- Sliced fresh avocados (optional, but super yummy with these tacos)
- Salsa (optional)
- Cilantro Slaw (recipe below)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 92g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 284 | |
| Calories from Fat 211 | 74% |
| Total Fat 23.85g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 7.14g | 29% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium 194mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 17.87g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 1.77g | 1% |
| Protein 2.37g | 4% |
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April 8, 2013This looks wonderful Karista. Although I don't care for cilantro, I would imagine that fresh chopped basil would work as well. This looks so refreshing.1 reply
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