Shrimp Tacos

I had been wanting to make shrimp tacos for a while and found a recipe on Pinterest that inspired me (of course!).  

2 lb. frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled

1 T. chili powder

1 T. onion powder

1 T. garlic powder

1 T. cumin

1 T. salt

Juice of 1 Fresh lime

Oil

First, mix all the dry ingredients and then toss onto the shrimp.  Squeeze the lime juice all over the shrimp and toss to cover.  Set aside.

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

Juice of 1 Fresh lime

salt to taste

Next, combine all of these ingredients and set aside.

1/4 head cabbage, thinly sliced

Juice of 1 fresh lime

salt to taste

Then, combine these ingredients and set aside.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add shrimp in a single layer.  You will need to do this in at least 2 batches.  Cook 2-3 minutes and turn each shrimp.  Cook another 2 minutes and remove to a container with a bowl to keep warm.  Continue until all shrimp are cooked.

Heat up flour or corn tortillas, then place shrimp, yogurt sauce, cabbage and a bit of colby-jack cheese.  Delicious!

Taco Pizza

Pizza crust ( I used a mix)
1 lb. hamburger meat, browned and drained
1 can refried beans
1 can chopped green chilies
1 pouch taco seasoning
Shredded Mexican blend cheese
Sliced black olives
Diced fresh tomatoes
Chopped cilantro
Sour cream

Combine hamburger, beans, chilies and taco seasoning on the stove and heat through. Partially bake the pizza crust. Spread the meat mixture in a thin layer, sprinkle with cheese and olives. Bake at 450 degrees until crust is brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomatoes, cilantro and dollop on sour cream. Enjoy!!

Chicken Ricotta Rollups

I was inspired by a recipe on Pinterest and created my own.


I had a chicken that I had roasted because it was in the fridge and it needed to be cooked.  I then pulled off the meat and set it aside


I added 1 container of part-skim ricotta cheese and a bag of frozen brocolli.


I had soaked lasagna noodles in some fairly warm water to get them soft.


I placed a noodle in a 9x13 baking dish, added about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture, sprinkled on mozzarella cheese and rolled up.  After all of the rolls were complete, I covered with a jar of pasta sauce and sprinkled with grated fresh Parmesan cheese.  I baked at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes.




Chicken Ricotta Roll-ups


2 cups shredded chicken
1 16 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese
1 bag frozen chopped broccoli
1 package of lasagna noodles, soaked in water to soften
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 jar pasta sauce
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese


Combine chicken, ricotta and brocolli in a bowl.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Lay lasagna noodles in 9x13 baking dish and put 1/2 cup of chicken mixture at one end.  Sprinkle with mozzarella and roll up.  Cover with pasta sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.