Healthy Low-Carb Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Juicy pan-seared shrimp seasoned with smoked paprika and chili flakes, served in tortillas or lettuce wraps with a fresh avocado and bell pepper salsa. Low carb and incredibly flavorful, these tacos are a quick and healthy dinner option. The fresh salsa with apple and avocado adds a unique sweet crunch.

10m Prep

8m Cook

18m Total

2 Servings

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Ingredients

salsa

0.5 whole yellow bell pepper (diced)
0.5 whole red bell pepper (diced)
0.25 whole red onion (diced)
0.5 whole apple (diced)
1 whole avocado (diced)
1 handful coriander (fresh, chopped)

shrimp

250 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
0.25 tsp salt
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.25 tsp red chili flakes
1 squeeze lime juice
1 tsp olive oil

taco

4 whole tortillas or lettuce wraps

Steps

1

Season shrimp with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, lime juice, and olive oil. Mix well.

~2 min
2

Make the salsa: combine diced yellow and red bell pepper, red onion, apple, avocado, and coriander. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix well.

~5 min
3

Cook shrimp on high heat until golden brown on both sides.

~6 min
4

Assemble tacos using tortillas or lettuce wraps, fill with shrimp and salsa. Enjoy.

Tip: Use lettuce wraps to make this low-carb.

~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

28g

Protein

18g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

Cultural Context

Shrimp tacos with fresh salsa are a staple of coastal Mexican cuisine. Using lettuce wraps instead of tortillas makes this a low-carb, keto-friendly option.

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Healthy Low-Carb Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa