Joy The Baker Avocado And Lime Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Joy The Baker Avocado And Lime Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. 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 67%. At 1536mg, 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.

Joy The Baker Avocado And Lime Shrimp Cocktail Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 310 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 418
Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 143mg
Sodium: 1536mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 18g
Calcium: 98mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 574mg Vitamin A: 81mcg
Vitamin C: 23mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chilled peeled, deveined and steamed shrimp and tails removed
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 2/3 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce (like Tabasco or Crystal)
  • sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced into chunks
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • tortilla chips for serving
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Visit Joy The Baker's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)