Tacos de Frijoles con Camarón

Tacos de Frijoles con Camarón is a delightful Mexican snack that combines creamy black beans with succulent shrimp, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas. This dish is not only flavorful but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for any casual gathering.

Tacos de Frijoles con Camarón
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Corn tortillas - 4
  • Black beans - 200 grams (cooked and drained)
  • Shrimp - 200 grams (peeled and deveined)
  • Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
  • Red onion - 1 small (finely chopped)
  • Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
  • Lime - 1 (juiced)
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste
  • Avocado - 1 small (sliced, for topping)

Steps

  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped red onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  4. In a separate pot, lightly mash the black beans with a fork, adding a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt for flavor.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a pan or microwave until pliable.
  6. To assemble the tacos, spread a layer of mashed black beans onto each tortilla, top with the shrimp mixture, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  7. Add avocado slices on top and drizzle with more lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from shrimp and black beans, supporting muscle health.
  • Rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes satiety.

Tags

MexicanDairy-FreeSnack