Healthy Shrimp Tacos

Healthy Shrimp Tacos

Whether you’re a cooking novice or a seasoned chef, these Healthy Shrimp Tacos are an incredible dinner option that will surely become a favorite in your household. Perfect for busy weeknights when time is of the essence, these high protein healthy shrimp tacos promise a quick and hassle-free meal solution for the entire family.

However, these tacos aren’t just about flavor – they’re also teeming with nutrients! Thanks to the canned tomatoes, you get a plethora of health benefits including essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (like lycopene) that are cardioprotective and cancer fighting. What’s not to love about that? So, go ahead – bid farewell to dinner dilemmas and say hello to a mouthwatering meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Learn how to make this recipe here. 

 

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Healthy Shrimp Tacos

Healthy Shrimp Tacos

Whether you're a cooking novice or a seasoned chef, these healthy shrimp tacos are easy to make and will surely become a favorite in your household.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Peeled And Deveined Large Shrimp (31/40) Tails Removed, Thawed If Frozen (Or Substitute With A Mild White Fish, Such As Tilapia)
  • 1/8 Tsp. Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
  • 1/2 Tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Canola Oil
  • ½ Cup Shredded Red Cabbage
  • ½ Cup Corn, Cooked And Cooled
  • ¼ Cup Sliced Red Onion
  • 8 Corn Tortillas, Warmed
  • ½ Cup Jarred Salsa
  • Lime Wedges, For Serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss shrimp (or fish) with salt and chili powder. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add shrimp
    and cook until pink and curled, about 3-4 minutes. Add additional salt to taste.
  3. To assemble tacos, place red cabbage on warmed corn tortillas. Divide shrimp
    between tortillas and sprinkle with corn and red onions. Top with salsa and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Sliced avocado, drizzled with lime juice and sprinkled with salt, is a simple, delicious and healthy accompaniment for these tacos.
  • Recipe approved by Ellie Krieger, Culinary Nutritionist (RD) for Tomato Wellness.com

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

2 tacos

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300Total Fat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 480mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 27g

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Turkey Tacos with Spicy Tomatoes

Turkey Tacos with Spicy Tomatoes

Turkey Tacos with Spicy Tomatoes

Serve with the Zesty Mexican Corn recipe for a not so ordinary taco night. It’s Taco Time thanks to Del Monte – Turkey Tacos with Spicy Tomatoes

Serves 6
Prep Time   15 min.
Cook Time  10 min
 
Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey breast

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5oz.) petite cut diced tomatoes, not drained

1 cup cooked lentils

1 tsp. cumin

1/4 to 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili powder

12 taco-size corn tortillas or taco shells
Optional Toppings:

  • SOUR CREAM
  • SHREDDED ROMAINE LETTUCE
  • SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
  • CHOPPED AVOCADO
  • THINLY SLICED RADISHES

 

Directions
  1. COOK TURKEY, ONION AND GARLIC IN A LARGE SKILLET OVER MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL MEAT IS BROWN AND ONION IS TENDER; DRAIN.
  2. STIR IN TOMATOES, LENTILS, CUMIN AND CHILI POWDER. COOK 5 MINUTES, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY.
  3. SERVE TURKEY MIXTURE IN TORTILLAS WITH DESIRED TOPPINGS.

NOTE: To substitute 3 cups chopped cooked turkey for ground turkey breast, stir in with tomatoes in Step 2.

 
 
 


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Fast Fiesta Tacos

Fast Fiesta Tacos

Fast Fiesta Tacos

Prep time:  
Cook time:  
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Serves: 12
 
Turn dinnertime into party time with these quick and easy tacos from Del Monte. Serve with lots of fun toppings like sour cream, salsa, cheddar cheese and whatever other goodies you can think of.
Ingredients
  • 1 CAN (14.5 OZ.) DEL MONTE® DICED TOMATOES WITH GREEN PEPPERS AND ONION
  • 1 CAN (15.25 OZ.) DEL MONTE FIESTA® CORN, DRAINED
  • 1 PKG. (12-COUNT) LARGE TACO SHELLS
  • 1 LB. LEAN GROUND BEEF
  • ¾ CUP MILD SALSA
  • (OPTIONAL) LETTUCE
  • (OPTIONAL) CHEESE
  • (OPTIONAL) AVOCADO
  • (OPTIONAL) LIGHT SOUR CREAM
 
Instructions
  1. PREPARE TACO SHELLS ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS.
  2. BROWN MEAT IN SKILLET; DRAIN. ADD UNDRAINED TOMATOES AND SALSA; COOK OVER MEDIUM HEAT 7 TO 9 MINUTES, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY. ADD CORN; COOK 2 MORE MINUTES OR UNTIL SLIGHTLY THICKENED.
  3. SPOON INTO HEATED TACO SHELLS AND GARNISH WITH SHREDDED LETTUCE, SHREDDED CHEESE, AVOCADO OR SOUR CREAM, IF DESIRED.
 


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