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Cheesy Shrimp Extravaganza Tacos

These mouth-watering tacos are loaded with succulent shrimp sautéed with onions and bell peppers, and generously smothered in melted cheese. Cooked to perfection in butter and olive oil, these tacos triumph with their blend of textures and engaging flavors.
3
40 min
TOTAL TIME
254
CALORIES
$1.14
PER SERVING
Cheesy Shrimp Extravaganza Tacos
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
10 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
unsalted butter
for frying
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Shrimp
1 lb shrimp
peeled and deveined
Yellow Onion
1 cup yellow onion
finely chopped
Green Bell Pepper
1 medium green bell pepper
seeds and core removed, chopped
Corn Tortillas
10 whole corn tortillas
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until softened.
3
Add the shrimp to the skillet and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.
4
Set the shrimp mixture aside and use the same skillet to warm the corn tortillas. Melt some extra butter in the skillet and lay a tortilla inside.
5
On one half of each tortilla, add a portion of the shrimp mixture, followed by a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
6
Once the tortilla is warm and flexible, fold it over the cheesy shrimp filling.
7
Cook each taco on both sides until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
8
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling until all tacos are prepared.
Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
16g
FAT
15g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
MILK
CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH
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1
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2
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Frequently Asked Questions
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