Description
Celebrate with vibrant Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes featuring tortillas, shrimp, beans, salsa, and cheese for festive and delicious meals everyone loves.
Ingredients
Flour or corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro
Juicy limes
Ripe avocados
Sweet corn kernels
Black beans
Tomatoes
Jalapeños
Shredded chicken
Ground beef
Shrimp
Queso fresco cheese
Cheddar cheese
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil
Garlic cloves
Onions
Chili powder
Cumin
Instructions
Chop all fresh vegetables including cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and avocados.
Marinate shrimp or chicken in olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of cumin and chili powder.
Sauté shrimp or chicken in a hot skillet until cooked through.
Warm tortillas on a pan or grill for about 30 seconds each side.
Assemble tortillas with protein, black beans, corn, cheese, and fresh veggies.
Top with salsa, extra cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Serve immediately with additional garnishes like avocado slices and sour cream if desired.
Notes
For extra spice, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Swap shrimp for tofu or roasted vegetables to make it vegetarian.
Make salsas and chop toppings the day before to save time on busy days.
Use store-bought tortillas or homemade ones for an extra authentic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Party Food
- Method: Sauté, Assemble
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tortillas
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg