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Turbocharged Shrimp & Black Bean High Protein Tacos


  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 4 servings (2 tacos each) 1x

Description

Juicy citrus shrimp and smoky black beans collide in a 25-minute taco bursting with 28g protein per serving. Perfect for meal prep or fast weeknights.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb wild shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp smoked paprika

1 lime, zested and juiced

8 small corn tortillas

1 cup shredded purple cabbage

½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 avocado

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp olive oil


Instructions

Marinate shrimp with garlic, paprika, lime zest, and 1 tbsp oil for 10 mins.

Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2 mins per side until pink.

Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.

Blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, and salt for crema.

Layer tortillas with beans, shrimp, cabbage, crema, and cilantro.

Notes

Swap shrimp for crumbled tofu for vegan version

Double beans for extra fiber on active days

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican Fusion

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: high protein shrimp tacos, meal prep tacos, lean Mexican recipes