Zesty Mexican Shrimp

Recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

12 oz (340 g) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive or avocado oil
1 tsp chili powder or paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Zest of 1 lime
1 large avocado, diced
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup (40 g) finely diced red onion
Juice of 1 lime
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Salt to taste
Optional: Fresh cilantro, to garnish

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime zest.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side, just until pink. Remove from heat.

In a serving bowl, combine the avocado, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.

Toss gently and top with the shrimp. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

 

Nutritional breakdown per serving  (2 servings)

413 Calories
32g Protein
28g Fat
8g Fiber
13g Total Carbs
5g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.