Low Calorie Shrimp Tacos
This healthy shrimp taco recipe is just 179 calories per taco! These simple shrimp tacos come with a low calorie shrimp taco sauce too!Enjoy low calorie shrimp tacos with healthy toppings, without hurting your diet!Note: The nutrition is based on corn tortillas, and includes the shrimp taco sauce.
Ingredients
Simple Shrimp Tacos:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Olive Oil spray
- 10 tortillas flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado sliced thin
- ½ red onion sliced thin
- Juice of 1 lime
Shrimp Taco Sauce:
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
- ½ teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- 1 lime zest and juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Shrimp Taco Toppings:
- Sliced jalapeños
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Mango salsa
Instructions
- To a blender or food processor, combine the Shrimp Taco Sauce ingredients and pulse until smooth. Set aside to marinate while you work on the shrimp tacos.
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the taco seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Spray with olive oil and add in the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, flipping once, until they are opaque and cooked through. Squeeze over the lime juice, toss well and then remove from heat.
- Fill each flour tortilla with cabbage, cilantro, a slice of avocado, a few shrimp. Top with Shrimp Taco Sauce and any additional toppings you desire.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacoCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 18.1gProtein: 17.7gFat: 4.7gSaturated Fat: 0.9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3.8gCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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