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Asian Shrimp Tacos

Asian Shrimp Tacos: 12 Flavors That Will Amaze You


  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tacos 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Learn how to make Asian Shrimp Tacos with this quick and easy recipe! Juicy shrimp, fresh slaw, and a flavorful sauce make these a hit!


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 1 Tablespoon white miso paste
  • 2 Tablespoons scallion white bulb and green part of the stem, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 Tablespoons lemongrass thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/4 cup Mirin
  • 1/4 cup Ume plum vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup 0% Greek plain yogurt
  • 1 green apple, shredded
  • 1/4 head red cabbage shredded
  • 12 corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add curry, miso, scallion, lemongrass, and ginger and stir to distribute throughout the pan.
  3. Stir in the shrimp and cook a minute or two on each side.
  4. Add mirin, plum vinegar and fish sauce. Deglaze pan and let shrimp simmer until the shrimp is cooked through on both sides.
  5. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon.
  6. Remove skillet from heat and let sauce cool.
  7. Blend sauce with yogurt in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  8. Make a bed of cabbage and green apple in the center of tortilla.
  9. Top with shrimp.
  10. Drizzle with sauce, to taste.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Method: Skillet
    • Cuisine: Asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 taco
    • Calories: 144
    • Sugar: 2 grams
    • Sodium: 500 milligrams
    • Fat: 3 grams
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
    • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 grams
    • Trans Fat: 0 grams
    • Carbohydrates: 18 grams
    • Fiber: 2 grams
    • Protein: 11 grams
    • Cholesterol: 150 milligrams

    Keywords: Asian Shrimp Tacos