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Low-carb shrimp tacos with cilantro lime sauce, served with avocado, slaw, cilantro, and bacon.

Shrimp tacos with cilantro lime sauce

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Discover the irresistible allure of shrimp tacos with zesty cilantro lime sauce. Seasoned shrimp, pan-seared to perfection, harmonize with crispy bacon-infused cabbage slaw. The creamy cilantro lime sauce unites all the flavors, while creamy avocado and fresh cilantro add the perfect finishing touch. Prepare to be captivated by this culinary delight that will leave you wanting more.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch and Dinner
Makes 4 servings
Serving Size 2 tacos
Net Carbs 7 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cabbage Slaw

  • 8 ounces bacon, chopped
  • 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 limes, juiced

Assembly & Garnish

  • low-carb tortillas
  • avocado, sliced
  • fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet over medium heat, fry the chopped bacon until fully cooked. Remove cooked bacon onto a paper towel lined plate.
    Top view of chopped bacon frying in a pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper, until well coated.
    Top view of seasoning shrimp with spices for shrimp tacos.
  • In the same skillet used to cook the bacon, cook the shrimp on each side for 1-2 minutes, or until fully cooked.
    Top view of skillet cooking shrimp to make shrimp tacos.
  • Add all of the ingredients for the cilantro lime sauce to a blender, and blend until smooth.
    Top view of ingredients for zesty cilantro lime sauce combined in a small blender.
  • In a large bowl, add the cabbage, bacon, and half of the cilantro lime sauce (reserve the remainder of the sauce for garnish). Salt and pepper to taste.
    Side view of cabbage slaw, bacon, and creamy cilantro lime sauce being combined together.
  • Assemble the tacos by adding the cabbage slaw, topped with sliced avocado, several pieces of shrimp, cilantro lime sauce, and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Enjoy!
    Close-up side-view, assembling low-carb shrimp tacos with cilantro lime sauce.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Shrimp tacos with cilantro lime sauce
Serving Size
 
2 tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
617
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
7
g
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
Fiber
 
2
g
Sugar
 
4
g
Protein
 
45
g
Fat
 
46
g
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Cholesterol
 
245
mg
Sodium
 
1903
mg
Potassium
 
754
mg
22
%
Vitamin C
 
32
mg
39
%
Vitamin A
 
77
µg
11
%
Calcium
 
129
mg
13
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.
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