#HaveItAtHome: Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

By Mackenzie Curtis, RDN

When living near the coast of beautiful California, seafood can be a fresh and quality protein choice. Look for locally sourced, wild caught seafood at the grocery store or market. Shrimp is a lean protein option and low in saturated animal fat. My favorite way to eat shrimp? In a taco of course! Why order out when you can have the real thing right at home.

Baked Shrimp Ingredients (makes about 6 tacos):

• 1/2- 3/4 lb, large, raw shrimp, deveined, thawed, peeled
• 6 Corn tortillas (~6 inch diameter)
• Garlic 2-3 cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• Juice of 1 lime

Mango Salsa Ingredients:

• 1 small yellow mango
• 1/4 of a large cucumber
• 1 medium tomato
• Dash of salt and pepper
• Dash of cumin
• Juice of ½ a lime

Sauce Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp low fat mayonnaise
• Dash of chili powder (optional)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, non-fat

Toppings (Optional):

• Alfalfa Sprouts
• Parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl mix shrimp, avocado oil, pepper, and garlic. Then pour the contents into a lightly greased baking dish. Spread out the shrimp evenly. Cook in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Cooking times will vary, depending on shrimp size.
2. While the shrimp are cooking make the salsa by cutting up mango, cucumber, and tomato into small, diced pieces. Mix all together in a bowl with a dash of salt, pepper, cumin and 1/2 of a lime, juiced. Set aside.
3. Now make the sauce by mixing mayo, yogurt and chili powder. Set aside.
4. Once shrimp is cooked, pull out of the oven and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the shrimp.
5. To warm tortillas, place in the oven on a baking sheet for a few minutes if desired.
6. Once the corn tortillas are warm it is time to assemble! Place ingredients in the order of your choice. I always do shrimp, sprouts, salsa, sauce, parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition (1 Taco): Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 3g | Sodium: 270mg | Diabetic Exchange: 1.5 starch, 1.5 fat

Mackenzie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with experience in Pediatrics, Diabetes and GI Disorders. She is a part of the Outpatient Diabetes Education Program and Medical Nutrition Therapy Office at the Torrance Memorial Specialty Center. Her goal is to provide tailored nutrition advice to all clients, supporting long term, healthy lifestyle changes.

Located at the Torrance Memorial Specialty Center, 2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 335, Torrance. To schedule an appointment, contact us at 310-891-6707. In-person and Virtual Appointments Available.

If you have questions or are interested in learning more techniques to help build a healthy and nutritious lifestyle, contact one of our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at the Outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy Office or our Diabetes Self-Management Program located in the Torrance Memorial Specialty Center, 2841 Lomita Blvd., Suite 335, Torrance. Call 310-891-6707. https://www.torrancememorial.org/Nutrition