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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Haven’t made them yet but I plan on it I just have a question on the carb count. When it says 24g, is that one taco, two, three?
Really more like lettuce wraps. Maybe use low-carb tacos.
This was so delicious and very filling!!! This is a must to make again!!!
Made for lunch today. Absolutely love it! Thanks for a great easy recipe!
awesome I liked
my good beautiful
Super simple to make and so delish! Will definitely include in my dinner rotation!
Hi Kadene, glad you liked the tacos and thanks for the kind review!
Quick and easy to make, light and delicious!
Hi Doris, thanks for trying them out and the review!
Just made your Spicy Shrimp Tacos tonight and they are the most delicious shrimp tacos I have ever tasted! I will be making these again and will share them with others! Fantastic recipe! I scored with this recipe! Thank you!! I plan to try more of your recipes!
Hi Debi, Thanks so much for trying out the recipe and i’m so glad it was enjoyed!! Well done!
we tried this today, it was the bomb. thanks for sharing.
Hi Sid, glad you liked it!!
My son and I made this tonight for dinner, they were delicious 😋 I posted pics on Facebook and people asked what restaurant I went to lol
Hi Meagan, you and your boy must be incredible cooks!! Well done!
great taste and simple to make.
Hi Wade, Glad you liked the tacos! Cheers!
Please keep your amazingggg recipes coming !!!
Than you so much !! Thats the plan!
Sooo good
i agree!!!!
This recipe was absolutely delicious! it’s now a favorite in our household! I can’t stop thinking about it lol. Do you think we could substitute the shrimp for another protein? If I were to use pork, chicken, or steak would I have to alter any of the seasonings?
Hi Ash, Glad you liked them! And of course, you can sub in any meat you like with the same seasonings used here. I’m gonna do it too!!
I am having them for lunch today.
Awesome! Enjoy!
Can the shrimp be grilled?
Absolutely can be grilled!