Shrimp Tacos - 21g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 4g Sugar
From: American Heart Association Healthy Family Meals, 2009
Tasty seafood tacos are all the rage, and since you can buy peeled and
deveined shrimp either fresh or frozen, these are super-easy to prepare.
Start to finish: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Serving Size: 2 tacos
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 Tbsp snipped fresh cilantro
1 tsp canola or corn oil
13 to 14 oz peeled raw shrimp, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
8 6-inch corn tortillas
2 cups shredded lettuce, such as romaine or iceberg
1 small tomato, diced
2 Tbsp sliced black olives
In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Add the shrimp to the pan.
Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin on the shrimp. Sprinkle with the garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes if using large shrimp, or 2 to 3 minutes if using small, or until the shrimp are pink on the outside, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.
Using the package directions, warm the tortillas.
Put the tortillas on a flat surface. Sprinkle with the lettuce, tomato, and olives. Spoon the sour cream mixture on each. Top with the shrimp. Fold 2 opposite sides of the tortilla toward the center.
If you prefer a dramatic presentation instead, place 2 unfolded tacos side by side on a dinner plate. Fold each in half. Push a 6-inch wooden skewer through both tacos near the tops to hold them together. Repeat with the remaining tacos. Your family will be able to remove the skewers easily before eating the tacos.
Cook's Tip - -
Make it a meal with bottled salsa (lowest sodium available) with raw veggie dippers and instant brown rice seasoned with turmeric.
Nutrition Tip:
Shrimp are relatively high in cholesterol, but they are also very low in harmful saturated fat. Even if you're watching your cholesterol, you can still occasionally enjoy shellfish, including shrimp, as part of a balanced diet.
Serves: 4
Serving Size: 2 tacos
Nutrition per Serving:
206 Calories, 3.5g Total Fat, 0.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 1g Polyunsaturated Fat, 1.5g Monounsaturated Fat, 173mg Cholesterol,
308mg Sodium, 21g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 4g Sugar, 22g Protein
Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 3 very lean meat
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