Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Avocado

It's Cinco de Mayo this week and that means margs & Mexican food! The only problem is so many of the Mexican dishes we cook are loaded with ingredients that are calorie dense and low in nutrients- gross.

To avoid these unhealthy traps, try inviting friends over for drinks and dinner. Make skinny margaritas and pair it with the below amazing Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Avocado. The flavor is killer and because it's a lighter option you won't have any regrets the next day!

Avocado: Some people avoid avocados because they're high in calories but that's absurd given that they are nutritional powerhouses! Avocados are a great source of Vitamin K, Fiber, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin C, & Vitamin B6 (to name a few).

Avocados also contain oleic acid, a monosaturated fat (You know, the good kind that every body needs in moderation). Monosaturated fats help lower your LDL (bad cholesterol) and raise your HDL (good cholesterol). Monosaturated fats also lower the level of triglycerides, which is the amount of fat circulating in your blood. Another awesome benefit of oleic acid is that it aids in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins such as A, E, D, & K! All these awesome benefits, how could you not want to incorporate avocado into your diet through the below recipes :)

Enjoy!

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

(Courtesy of Cooking Light)

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder
32 peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 (6-inch) white corn tortillas
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut into 16 slices
3/4 cup salsa verde
Preparation
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add shrimp, tossing to coat.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from heat.

3. Heat tortillas in microwave according to package directions. Place 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates; arrange 4 shrimp on each tortilla. Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup lettuce, 2 avocado slices, and 1 1/2 tablespoons salsa.




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