Men's Health Veracruz Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Total time: 35 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 16g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Men's Health Veracruz Shrimp Tacos Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 16g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always 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 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.

Men's Health Veracruz Shrimp Tacos Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 158 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 154
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 48mg
Sodium: 261mg
Total Carbohydrates: 21g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 83mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 327mg Vitamin A: 53mcg
Vitamin C: 21mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled
  • 12 scallions, trimmed, cut in 1" pieces
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • juice of 1 lime
  • pinch of salt
  • 8 corn tortillas (6" diameter)
  • hot-pepper sauce

Instructions

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