Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad
45 min.
6
364kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a vibrant and delicious dish? Look no further than this Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad! Perfectly gluten-free and packed with flavor, this recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome meal that everyone will love.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a delightful salad that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends. The combination of succulent grilled shrimp, crunchy blue corn tortilla chips, and fresh vegetables creates a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Each bite bursts with the zesty flavors of lime, cilantro, and a hint of chipotle heat, ensuring that your taste buds are in for a treat!

This dish is not just about great taste; it’s also a healthy option, with only 364 calories per serving. The balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes it a satisfying choice for any meal of the day. Plus, the addition of creamy avocado and light sour cream elevates the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your loved ones with this Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad. It’s a delightful way to enjoy a fresh, flavorful meal that’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup avocado diced peeled
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 1.5 cups tortilla chips blue
  •  ears corn 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup spring onion chopped
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoons hot sauce 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoons maple syrup 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  plum tomatoes chopped
  • cup the of 1 cos lettuce chopped
  • 0.8 pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • 0.3 cup cream light sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill
  • skewers
  • metal skewers

Directions

  1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic, syrup, and hot sauce in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  3. Place the shrimp in a shallow bowl.
  4. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the lime juice mixture over shrimp, tossing gently to coat. Reserve the remaining lime juice mixture; set aside. Thread shrimp onto metal skewers. Lightly coat corn with cooking spray.
  5. Place shrimp kebabs and corn on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 8 minutes, turning kebabs once and turning corn frequently until browned.
  6. Remove from grill; cool slightly.
  7. Remove shrimp from skewers, and place in a large bowl.
  8. Cut kernels from ears of corn.
  9. Add corn, chopped lettuce, green onions, cilantro, black beans, and plum tomatoes to shrimp.
  10. Drizzle reserved lime juice mixture over the shrimp mixture, and toss gently to combine.
  11. Divide tortilla chips evenly among 6 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 cup shrimp mixture.
  12. Combine sour cream and diced avocado in a small bowl; mash with a fork until well blended. Top each serving with about 1 tablespoon sour cream mixture.
  13. Serve with a lime wedge, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein21.08%
Fat33.22%
Carbs45.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.58
Glycemic Load
1.16
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.008695811681%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:364.26kcal
18.21%
Fat:13.99g
21.52%
Saturated Fat:2.66g
16.61%
Carbohydrates:43.3g
14.43%
Net Carbohydrates:34.97g
12.72%
Sugar:4.88g
5.43%
Cholesterol:95.76mg
31.92%
Sodium:489.76mg
21.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.97g
39.95%
Vitamin K:40.21µg
38.29%
Fiber:8.33g
33.33%
Phosphorus:319.53mg
31.95%
Vitamin A:1190.94IU
23.82%
Magnesium:92.17mg
23.04%
Copper:0.46mg
22.76%
Folate:87.95µg
21.99%
Potassium:706.98mg
20.2%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.46%
Vitamin C:15.36mg
18.62%
Iron:2.85mg
15.86%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.07%
Vitamin E:2.15mg
14.34%
Calcium:132.09mg
13.21%
Zinc:1.94mg
12.94%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.67%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.67%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.42%
Vitamin B3:1.63mg
8.15%
Selenium:3.04µg
4.35%
Source:My Recipes