Chowhound Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Avocado-corn Salsa Recipes Recipe

Total time: 45 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 35g 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 30%. At 692mg, 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.

Chowhound Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Avocado-corn Salsa Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 7 servings   ( 299 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 350
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 61mg
Sodium: 692mg
Total Carbohydrates: 45g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 14g
Calcium: 98mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 790mg Vitamin A: 86mcg
Vitamin C: 22mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 ears white or yellow corn, shucked
  • 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
  • 3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into small dice
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 medium limes), plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 serrano chile, stemmed and finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 2 medium avocados
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 medium limes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 45 shrimp)
  • 16 grilled or warmed corn tortillas

Instructions

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