High-Protein Shrimp Tacos

Here’s a high-protein version of irresistible shrimp tacos — juicy, flavorful, and macro-friendly 🌮🔥

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🌮 High-Protein Shrimp Tacos

💪 Why They’re High Protein

• Lean shrimp (very high protein, low fat)

• Greek yogurt–based crema instead of sour cream

• Optional high-protein or low-carb tortillas

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4 – 8 tacos)

🦐 Shrimp

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• Juice of ½ lime

🌮 Slaw

• 2 cups shredded cabbage

• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

• Juice of ½ lime

• Pinch salt

🥣 High-Protein Crema

• ¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp light mayo (optional)

• 1 tsp lime juice

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 1–2 tsp hot sauce

• Pinch salt

🌯 For Serving

• 8 small high-protein tortillas (or corn tortillas)

• Diced avocado (optional)

• Pico de gallo

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season Shrimp
   Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice.

2. Cook
   Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Do not overcook.

3. Make Slaw
   Toss cabbage with cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

4. Make Crema
   Mix yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, hot sauce, and salt until smooth.

5. Assemble
   Warm tortillas. Add shrimp, slaw, drizzle with crema, and top with avocado or pico.

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📊 Approximate Macros (2 tacos)

• Calories: ~400

• Protein: 35–40g

• Carbs: 30g

• Fat: 12g

(Using high-protein tortillas increases protein further.)

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🔥 Flavor Variations

• Spicy Chipotle – Add chipotle powder to crema

• Garlic Butter Shrimp – Finish shrimp with minced garlic + squeeze lime

• Cajun Style – Use Cajun seasoning instead of taco spices