Tacos filled with warm citrus shrimp, fresh cucumber salsa and Greek yogurt crema are a smart and delicious skinny indulgence. Pair with a Skinny Cucumber Lime SPAgarita.
Shrimp and Marinade
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1/2
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cup orange juice
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2
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tablespoons fresh lime juice
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2
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tablespoons chopped jalapeño chiles
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1
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clove garlic, finely chopped
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1
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lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
Cucumber Salsa Fresca
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2
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plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped
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2
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tablespoons chopped jalapeño chiles
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1/4
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cup chopped red onion
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1/4
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cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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1/2
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English (seedless) cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
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1/4
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teaspoon salt
Yogurt Crema
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1
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container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
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2
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tablespoons orange juice
Tortillas
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8
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Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos and fajitas (6 inch), heated as directed on package
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1
In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix shrimp and marinade ingredients. Seal bag. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cucumber salsa fresca ingredients. In small bowl, mix yogurt crema ingredients.
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3
Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink. Drain, if needed. Spoon shrimp on tortillas; top with cucumber salsa fresca, and drizzle with yogurt crema.
Expert Tips
To make a Skinny Cucumber Lime SPAgarita: Add 3 slices English (seedless) cucumber and half an orange slice to cocktail shaker; break up with muddler or spoon. Add 1 oz blanco tequila, 3/4 oz clear orange-flavored liqueur and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice. Fill shaker with ice; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass. Top with 1/2 oz chilled club soda. Garnish with lime slices and additional orange and cucumber slices. Makes 1 drink. Calories 140; Total Fat 0g; Total Carbohydrate 10g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 0g
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
Serving Size: 1 Serving (taco only)
- Calories
- 140
- Calories from Fat
- 25
% Daily Value
- Total Fat
- 3g
- 4%
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- Saturated Fat
- 1/2g
- 3%
- Trans Fat
- 1g
- Cholesterol
- 60mg
- 20%
- Sodium
- 530mg
- 22%
- Potassium
- 170mg
- 5%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 17g
- 6%
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- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 4%
- Sugars
- 3g
- Protein
- 10g
- Vitamin A
- 8%
- 8%
- Vitamin C
- 8%
- 8%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.