Keto Spicy Shrimp Tacos

The unique flavors of these Keto Spicy Shrimp Tacos with garlic cilantro lime slaw will make you rock any dinner party/gathering. Being delicious, these tacos are nutritious as well. The amazing dish features the spicy & juicy shrimp that is rich in proteins & many other nutrients, along with crisp low-carb tortillas & tangy, creamy slaw with the freshness of cilantro. The people of all age groups will love these bold flavors of Keto Spicy Shrimp Tacos. Impress your guests with these amazing tacos along with garlic cilantro lime slaw.

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

Diet: Keto, free from gluten, low in carbs
Course: Main
Cuisine: Fusion/Mexican
Time for prep: Twenty(20) mins
Cooking time: 7 minutes
Working time(total): Twenty-five mins
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Mode of cooking: Skillet/grilling pan(stovetop)
Size/serving: ~3 tacos/person
Total yield: Four servings

TOOLS:

Grilling pan/skillet
A fork/whisk
Microplane/zester
Bowls for mixing, ~3 sizes
Citrus juicer
A knife(sharp) & board for cutting
Spoons & cups for measuring
A spatula/tongs

INGREDIENTS:

SPICY SHRIMP:

1 tablespoon of oil(avocado/olive)
A pound of shrimp, 450 pounds
Juice of half a lime
1 teaspoon of paprika, smoked
To taste of salt & powdered pepper(black)
0.5 tsp. of cumin
A quarter tsp. pf cayenne pepper
0.25 teaspoon of powdered chilli

GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SLAW:

Minced clove of garlic, 1
2 cups of green cabbage, grated
To taste of powdered pepper(black) & salt
0.25 cup of mayonnaise
Fresh cilantro(chopped), 2 tbsp.
A tablespoon of juice of lime
1 teaspoon of lime zest

SERVING:

Avocado, sliced
Jalapeno slices
Cilantro(extra)
Cheese, grated
Hot sauce
~8 tortillas, low-carb

INGREDIENT NOTES:

TORTILLAS:

Either use homemade/commercial tortillas, but they must be low in carbs. The options include tortillas made from almond flour, coconut flour, or cheese. You may opt the lettuce leaves in place of low-carb tortillas.

MAYONNAISE:

Use homemade keto mayonnaise to keep the carbs low. Swap the mayonnaise with non-dairy mayo, sour cream, Greek yogurt, etc.

LIME:

Preserved juice of lime can also work, but it doesn’t have the fresh, strong flavor of fresh lime juice. So, always prefer the fresh juice of lime.

SHRIMP:

You may work with shrimp of every size. You need to peel & devein the shrimp first. We prefer normal/big size. Swap the shrimp with scallops, white fish, or tofu(as a vegan option).

CILANTRO:

Fresh cilantro will give a fresh aroma & nice green color. You may use basil, mint, or parsley as a replacement.

CABBAGE:

You can use only green/purple cabbage or a mix of both.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

PREPARATION:

Include the Juice of lime, powdered black pepper, mayo, salt, zest of lime, cilantro, & minced garlic in a bowl of normal size.
Mix them well, add cabbage(grated), & give it a good mix again.
Shift this to the fridge while you start preparing the shrimp.
Include paprika, shrimp, lime juice, oil(olives), pepper, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, & chilli powder in another bowl.
Mix to coat the shrimp well & give them no less than ten minutes.
Warm up a grilling pan/skillet over a normal flame.
Place the marinated shrimp on that heated pan.
Turn the side after ~3 minutes.
Dish the shrimps out after another ~3 mins as the shrimp gets cooked.

ASSEMBLING:

Warm up the tortillas(low-carb) in a dry heated pan.
Spread the prepared slaw first.
Next, add shrimp & go for topping.
Garnish with your favorite low-carb toppings.
Your Keto Spicy Shrimp Tacos are ready to serve!

TIPS:

Always make the slaw earlier & keep it chill in the refrigerator. This will help the flavors develop more deliciously.
Frozen shrimp will also work well, but we advise you to always prefer fresh shrimp for the best results.
Ten minutes would be enough to marinate the shrimp.
They cook fast, so you don’t need to give them the extra time, or else they may get burned.

STORAGE DETAILS:

NOTE:

The dish is not suitable for freezing, so we are giving directions only for refrigeration.
Never refrigerate the assembled tacos; otherwise, the texture will be ruined. Always store slaw & shrimp separately.

SHRIMP:

Pack the cooked leftover shrimp in a container(air-tight). Keep it chilled in the refrigerator for ~three days.

SLAW:

Cabbage & juice of lime will release water with the passage of time, so we advise consuming the slaw fresh or within twenty-four hours.
Always assemble them fresh right before serving.