Allrecipes Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Total time: 35 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

How keto-friendly is Allrecipes Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for Allrecipes Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 63%. At 1455mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Allrecipes Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings   ( 626 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 791
Total Fat: 46g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 237mg
Sodium: 1455mg
Total Carbohydrates: 53g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 21g
Protein: 44g
Calcium: 239mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 1316mg Vitamin A: 356mcg
Vitamin C: 94mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head lettuce, shredded
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 large mango, chopped
  • 1/2 large red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, divided
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound mahi mahi fillets
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning (such as Louisiana Fish Fry Products)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Instructions

Visit Allrecipes's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)