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Skinny Citrus Shrimp Tacos

Name: Skinny Citrus Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño chiles; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined; 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño chiles; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos and fajitas (6 inch), heated as directed on package

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Prep 30 min
Total 60 min
Servings 8

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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.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated Sep 17, 2013

Ingredients

Shrimp and Marinade

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño chiles
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined

Cucumber Salsa Fresca

2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño chiles
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Yogurt Crema

1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons orange juice

Tortillas

8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos and fajitas (6 inch), heated as directed on package

Steps

1

In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix shrimp and marinade ingredients. Seal bag. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cucumber salsa fresca ingredients. In small bowl, mix yogurt crema ingredients.
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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

tip 1
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

140 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 10g Protein, 17g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (taco only)

Calories: 140

Calories from Fat: 25

Total Fat: 3g; 4%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 3%

Trans Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 60mg; 20%

Sodium: 530mg; 22%

Potassium: 170mg; 5%

Total Carbohydrate: 17g; 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 10g

% Daily Value*:

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;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.