These easy keto shrimp tacos are bursting with zesty spices and fresh lime, making them a perfect choice for lunch or dinner. They’re quick to make, full of flavor, and pair beautifully with coleslaw and a low-carb tortilla.
The shrimp are seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic, and onion powder, then tossed in tangy lime juice. The lime not only adds brightness—it helps turn the spices into a flavorful paste that clings to every bite. Wrap it all up in a low-carb taco shell, and you've got a satisfying, keto-friendly meal in minutes!
Once you realize how easy these low carb shrimp tacos are to make they will appear on your menu weekly! I wish I had made this recipe sooner as it is a great option for when the Chief Taster is hangry and I’m not in the mood to prepare a dish with 101 ingredients that keeps me in the kitchen for hours. Or what I call Friday.
How to make keto shrimp tacos
Making low carb tacos is easy as you just need a flexible low carb tortilla or taco recipe. I used a keto flatbread recipe, but you can speed up your meal by purchasing low carb tortillas too. Many large stores now stock them (but sadly not where I live).
It’s as simple as tossing the shrimp in a mixture of chili, cumin, garlic & onion powder with lime juice then cooking on a heated pan or skillet. I like to cook the shrimp in butter to make them extra moist and it also gives you a little sauce to pour over the shrimp, but you could use olive or coconut oil instead.
To make life easier make a batch of keto taco seasoning and keep a jar of it to hand. It's a better choice than the shop bought packets.
How to serve shrimp tacos
You can serve these shrimp tacos with a variety of fillings to compliment the spices. A few suggestions are:
- Coleslaw - A creamy or spicy coleslaw works well. For extra heat try a chipotle coleslaw. If you are stuck for a coleslaw recipe, I have a collection of 25 for you to choose from!
- Avocado - Sliced or chopped as a salsa.
- Tomatoes - Sliced cherry tomatoes or a low carb tomato salsa or salsa verde.
- Shredded lettuce
- Sour Cream
- Tahini salad - a delicious fusion of Middle Eastern flavors
For the tacos you have a variety of options:
- Low Carb Tortilla
- Cauliflower Wrap
- Cheese Shell Taco
- Use large lettuce leaves as a wrap
Tips
For a quick meal, store bought low carb tortillas or wraps can be used.
Add your own twist to the spice mix with the addition of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
If you don’t have lime juice, lemon juice can be used.
For a chicken dish, try our keto chicken taco recipe.
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Keto Shrimp Tacos
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Ingredients
- 16 medium shrimps peeled & de-veined
- 2 tablespoons butter
Spice Mix
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Mix the spices and lime juice in a shallow bowl. Toss the shrimp in the spices, ensuring that they are all covered.
- Heat the butter a skillet or frying pan on a medium hot heat and when the butter has melted, add the shrimps.
- Cook for 5 minutes, turning over the shrimp to ensure even cooking.
TO ASSEMBLE
- Place the shrimp on a low carb tortilla and pour the remaining juices from the pan over the shrimp.
- Serve with coleslaw, lettuce and other salad toppings.
Notes
Nutritional Info for the shrimp & flatbread: 153 calories, 7g protein, 10g fat, 9g carbs, 4g fibre. 5g net carbs You will need to adjust the nutritional information of your meal if you add other toppings and sides. The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
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