Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 lb
Cumin - 1/2 tsp
Coriander, ground - 1/2 tsp
Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Avocados - 1, sliced
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Tortillas, taco-sized corn or flour - 8
Chimichurri sauce (ingredients listed separately) - 1/3 cup
Jalapenos - 1, diced
Corn, frozen or canned - 1 1/2 cups
Beans, black (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can, drained and rinsed
Lime juice - 2 tsp
Chimichurri Sauce:
Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
Parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves
Shallots - 2 cloves
Capers - 1 Tbsp, drained and rinsed
Vinegar, red wine - 1 Tbsp
Lime juice - 2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Oil, cooking - 1/4 cup (plus more if needed)
Tortillas, taco-sized corn or flour
Beans, black (14 oz / 397 g)
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
Avocados
Shrimp - Defrost shrimp.
Make spice mix - Combine cumin, coriander, chili powder, and salt (portion for shrimp). (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make chimichurri sauce - (Double if making Thursday’s meal.) Combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, shallots, capers, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and oil (portions for chimichurri) in a blender or a food processor. Add more oil if it’s too thick. Season to taste with more salt or lime juice. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Jalapenos - Dice jalapenos. (Remove seeds if you prefer less spice.) (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Corn - Defrost if using frozen. Drain and rinse if using canned.
Beans - Drain and rinse.
Avocados - Slice avocados.
Combine jalapenos, corn, beans, and lime juice (portion for salsa) in a serving bowl. Season with some salt and pepper. Add some extra lime juice if you’d like.
Heat a wok with oil (portion for tacos) over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and saute for 1 minute. Add spice mix and continue cooking until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes more.
Warm tortillas according to package directions.
Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shrimp, avocados, salsa, and chimichurri (reserve half if doubled). Serve any extra salsa on the side. Enjoy!
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 143mg
Sodium 1315mg