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Lunch & DinnerServes 2-3

Coconut Flour Shrimp Tacos

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Coconut Flour Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 6 small corn or cassava tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, toss shrimp with coconut flour, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and cayenne until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly golden.

  5. 5

    Warm tortillas in a dry pan or oven.

  6. 6

    Assemble tacos: layer shredded cabbage, shrimp, avocado, and a dollop of yogurt.

  7. 7

    Finish with a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro.

Chef's Note

For a creamy taco sauce, mix the Greek yogurt with a squeeze of lime, a pinch of garlic powder, and a dash of hot sauce.