Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Tacos
When you bring the flavor, you won’t ever miss the tortilla.
Forget the notion that you need a tortilla to make a delicious taco. Completely unnecessary when you use the right ingredients. This recipe comes together in 30 minutes but tastes like restaurant quality.
This is such a great option that is completely filling and packed with all the good toppings. I decided to add in some corn to the pico de gallo and it seriously leveled it up. Also necessary is the lime crema to lend that creamy texture! And the cherry on top is the Everything Bagel seasoning which pairs up perfectly with the tacos.
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Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
Pico De Gallo:
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes, small dice
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 small red onion, small dice
- 2 tbs cilantro, chopped
- 1 small lime, juiced
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
Lime Crema:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1/2 lime, zest + juice
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Avocado Mash:
- 2 avocados
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 tbs Sriracha sauce (or more)
Shrimp:
- 24 shrimp, peeled + deveined
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 8 large romaine leaves
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
Pico:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix. Taste to adjust garlic powder, salt or lime juice.
Avocado Mash:
- In a medium bowl. add in your avocado, lime juice, Sriracha and salt to taste and give them a rough mash.
Shrimp:
- Toss your shrimp with the seasonings to coat. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and once hot, add in the shrimp. Cook on each side for about 1-2 minutes per side.
Crema:
- Whisk all ingredients together. Taste and adjust anything if needed.
Assembly:
- Wash and dry your romaine leaves. First layer the avocado mash, then the pico de gallo, next three shrimp and then drizzle with the crema. Lastly, sprinkle with your everything bagel seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 932mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5566IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg
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I made this recipe for the first time last night for dinner. It was delicious! A brand new yummy recipe into our summer weekly dinner routine! We used tacos instead of lettuce cups and did not use any sugar for the crema. So savory! The pico de gallo is best if using fresh corn cut off the cob.
Hi Doug, I’m so glad you loved the recipe and thanks for coming back to share your feedback with us!
Delicious and in place of shrimp a fish or other protein would be just as good!
Added the siracha to the cream versus the avocado mash
Hi Tommy, glad you tried it and enjoyed the recipe! And yes, that’s a great tip about the fish!
I made this recipe tonight and it was so delicious. I made it exactly a written. Very easy to make for a week night but a very fun recipe for entertaining. Next time I would probably put a bit of serrano or jalapeño in the pico but we like spicy. Thanks for sharing. We surely enjoy your recipes.
Hi Trecy, Thanks for trying the recipes out and I’m so happy you enjoyed the shrimp dish!
Easy and so tasty! Loved this! The pico was delicious and I finished it off without the rest of the ingredients.
Hi D’Ann, so happy you enjoyed the ‘tacos’!! Thanks for the kind message too!
How many lettuce boats are a serving?? 2 or 3
I made these tonight.. my husband was skeptical and then at the end of the meal he said, “that was pretty good”
Hi Holly, glad you BOTH enjoyed the meal! Thanks for trying it and coming back to leave the feedback!
I tried this recipe tonight and it was the best meal I have had in a long time. And very easy to make! And my kids loved it too! I did also cook some chicken with the same seasoning as the shrimp for my son who doesn’t like shrimp. Everyone loved their meal. Thank you!
Hi Ileana, That’s awesome! Glad it was a winner for everyone!
I made this for my family last week. It was wonderful! The mix of flavors was perfect! It was a big hit for my family and a must make again rating:)
Thank you so much! I am always looking for more flavorful healthy additions to my menus.
Hi Ginger, glad the entire family enjoyed the tacos! Thanks for trying themout!
Amazing
HI ANgie, glad you liked the dish! thanks for the kind rating!
made this exactly like the recipe..and luved it!
Hi Judy, so glad it was a winner for you! Thanks for the kind feedback!
Has anyone tried serving chilled? Premade for an appetizer?