Low-Carb Keto Spicy Shrimp Tacos

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Low-Carb Keto Spicy Shrimp Tacos

The tastiest fish tacos ever! If you’re a taco fan these super easy Low-Carb Keto Spicy easy Shrimp Tacos will blow your mind. So simple and yet so delicious. Made with simple spices in a light and fresh garlic cilantro yogurt sauce, they’re healthy and low in carbs. This meal makes for a speedy lunch or lighter low-carb dinner.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Brenda Bennett/Sugar Free Mom

Ingredients

Shrimp

12.5 ounces raw shrimp peeled (or 360g)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Tortillas

1 batch almond flour tortillas. Click here for recipe.

Garlic Cilantro Yogurt

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut, cashew or almond for dairy-free)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon
14 grams cilantro finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Slaw

2 cups white cabbage shredded (or 200g)
2 medium green onions chopped (or 30g)
10 grams cilantro chopped

Optional Extras

1 avocado fresh, diced (or 150g) (optional)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese grated (or 28g) (optional)
lime wedges (optional)
sour cream

Instructions

Shrimp

Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl. Add the spices and seasoning (chili, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper). If you have time, allow to marinade for 1 hour or overnight. Set aside.

Tortillas

Meanwhile, prepare the tortillas as per my recipe. Click here for recipe.

Garlic Cilantro Yogurt and Slaw

First prepare the garlic cilantro yogurt by adding all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Season to taste. Add the shredded cabbage, green onion and cilantro to the yogurt and toss to combine.

Shrimp

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over a medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 mins. Add 1 tbsp of water to loosen into a bit of a sauce and fry until cooked through, about another 2 - 3 minutes.

Assembling Tacos

Add some slaw to the tortillas, top with shrimp, optional avocado, cheese and highly recommended squeeze of lime!

Storage

Best fresh but the tacos can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for two days or frozen.

Notes

Net Carbs 3 g

Recipe Note: Nutritional Info does not include almond flour tortillas which have 2 net carbs per tortilla.

Midlife Macro Approved!

This recipe was first published in June 2021.

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