Cilantro Shrimp Tacos
These cilantro shrimp tacos pair tender shrimp with garlic, chili powder, cumin, and seasoned salt for a warmly spiced filling, finished with plenty of fresh cilantro. Tucked into corn tortillas, they make a quick, flavorful meal for a weeknight dinner or casual taco night.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cilantro Shrimp Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, cilantro, seasoned salt, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook until the mixture is heated through and the shrimp is opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Heat the remaining olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add a corn tortilla and cook until warm and slightly crispy, about 90 seconds each.
- 3
Spoon the shrimp mixture onto the tortillas and serve with the remaining cilantro.
- Calories 227.47 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 24.92 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 11.71 g 4%
- Total Fat 9.27 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.25 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.58 mg High 61%
- Sodium 152.87 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.12 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 98.08 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.07 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 425.52 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 59.05 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 5.02 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cilantro Shrimp Tacos is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 227.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cilantro Shrimp Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cilantro Shrimp Tacos?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 227.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cilantro Shrimp Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cilantro Shrimp Tacos healthy?
- Cilantro Shrimp Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 227.47 calories and 24.92 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 152.87 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.25 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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