CS Shrimp Tacos with Chimichurri

Entrees, Low Point

Ingredients

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

Directions

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!

Nutrition

Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 143mg
Sodium 1315mg