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As a person who loves food, but also tries to maintain a healthy weight and eat nutritiously, I am on a constant search for healthy, low-calorie recipes that do not sacrifice flavor, texture or satiety. This blog is a compilation of such recipes that are tried and true: all have great flavor and texture, are low-calorie, and leave me feeling satisfied.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Shrimp Tacos with Citrus Cabbage Slaw

Copied from Real Simple's website

Ingredients:
-1/4 cup fresh orange juice
-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
-2 tablespoons sour cream
-kosher salt and black pepper
-1/4 small cabbage (8 ounces), shredded
-1 cup corn kernels (from 1 to 2 ears, or frozen and thawed)
-1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
-8 small flour tortillas, warmed

Directions:
1) In a large bowl, whisk the orange and lime juices, sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cabbage, corn, and jalapeƱo and toss to combine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, for 10 minutes.
2) Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes.
3) Serve the shrimp with the tortillas and the slaw.

Serves 4

Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 392
Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 177mg
Sodium 1095mg
Protein 31g
Carbohydrate 47g
Fiber 4g

Weight Watchers Points: 8

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