Best Healthy Shrimp Taco Recipes

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SHRIMP TACOS WITH CREAMY TACO SLAW



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The BEST Healthy Shrimp Tacos with cabbage slaw and creamy cilantro lime sauce. Juicy, spicy, and so easy! Cook on the stove or grill.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound large or jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed (fresh or frozen and thawed))
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 to 8 corn or flour tortillas
Garnishes: avocados (cilantro, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime wedges)
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic (peeled)
1/2 small jalapeno (seeds and membranes removed)
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest and juice of 1 large or 2 very small limes (about 2 teaspoons zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
2 cups shredded cabbage ( or slaw mix)

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat the shrimp dry, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the chili powder, chipotle chili, cumin, and salt. Toss to coat evenly. Let rest while you prepare the shrimp taco sauce and slaw.
  • Prepare the sauce and slaw: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Place the cabbage in a mixing bowl and toss with about 1/2 cup of the sauce. Add more sauce if you desire a creamier slaw, then reserve the rest of the sauce for serving.
  • Cook the shrimp: In a large nonstick skillet over medium high, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the shrimp and sauté just until the shrimp is cooked through and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes. Do not overcook! Transfer the shrimp immediately to a plate.
  • Warm the tortillas (optional) and assemble the tacos: If you like, warm the tortillas in the microwave (put them in a stack and cover them with a lightly damp towel) or a 250 degree F oven while the shrimp cook. To serve, fill the tortillas with your desired number of shrimp, then top generously with the slaw, extra sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, and any other desired toppings. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 taco (of 8), including tortilla, shrimp, and slaw, Calories 158 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g

SIMPLE SHRIMP TACOS RECIPES {LOW CALORIE}



Simple Shrimp Tacos Recipes {LOW CALORIE} image

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.

Provided by Lose Weight By Eating

Categories     Main Course

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
Olive Oil spray
10 tortillas (flour or corn tortillas)
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 avocado (sliced thin)
1/2 red onion (sliced thin)
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
½ teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 lime zest and juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Sliced jalapeños
Crumbled cotija cheese
Mango salsa

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : ServingSize 1 taco, Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 163 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 3.8 g

SHRIMP TACOS WITH CILANTRO-LIME CREMA



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Fresh and quick shrimp tacos that are perfect for any day!

Provided by chrispcooks

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 pounds large frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon grated Valencia orange zest
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
20 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 avocados, thinly sliced, or to taste
1 red onion, finely diced, or to taste
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, diced, or to taste
2 limes, cut into wedges, or as needed

Steps:

  • Rinse defrosted shrimp under cold water, drain, and pat dry.
  • Combine shrimp, chili powder, garlic, paprika, cumin, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coriander, and orange zest in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Heat olive oil in nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
  • While shrimp cooks, prepare crema by whisking together sour cream, zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cilantro, garlic powder, and 1 pinch each of salt and black pepper.
  • Heat corn tortillas in either a pan or on a griddle over low heat, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to let them burn. Set aside.
  • Assemble tacos by spreading 1 teaspoon crema across each tortilla, adding 3 or 4 shrimp, 2 slices of avocado, a sprinkle of fresh red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Serve with sliced limes to squeeze on top and extra crema on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 162.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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