Low-calorie shrimp tacos: Discover a tasty twist!
Low-calorie shrimp tacos are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos, packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla, then topping with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add avocado or a light yogurt sauce.
- These tacos can be made with grilled or sautéed shrimp.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or fresh jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg