How long does it take to make Cantaloupe Microgreen and Shrimp Tacos?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated August 31, 2026
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Cantaloupe microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. These vibrant shrimp tacos are topped with cantaloupe microgreens for a fresh twist, blending sweet and spicy flavors beautifully.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
Cantaloupe microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
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8 small corn tortillas
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cantaloupe microgreens
1/2 avocado, sliced
Lime wedges for serving
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and cooked through.
Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp, avocado slices, and a generous handful of cantaloupe microgreens on each tortilla.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for added zest.
Microgreens are young edible plants harvested shortly after germination. Published research reports that nutrient and phytochemical concentrations vary substantially by species, seed source, growing conditions, harvest stage, and storage, so crop-specific health claims should be interpreted cautiously.
• Microgreens have been studied as sources of vitamins, carotenoids, minerals, and other bioactive plant compounds.
moderate evidence• Nutrient composition cannot be assumed to be identical across microgreen varieties or production systems.
strong evidence• ChefPax presents this crop primarily for culinary flavor, texture, freshness, and menu variety rather than as a treatment or medical product.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
3. Yield performance, mineral profile, and nitrate content in a selection of seventeen microgreen species — Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
4. Specialty Greens Pack a Nutritional Punch — USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2014