These healthy shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa, avocado crema, and broccoli slaw couldn’t be easier, and totally fit the bill for Taco Tuesday or dinner any night of the week!
New Years has always been a bit overrated for me.
It was always that one holiday that put on the pressure, that created too much expectation that it was for sure going to be the best. night. ever! and who know’s who you might kiss at midnight?!? It could be Prince Charming!!! Fingers crossed!
And then when Prince Charming failed to show, and there was no kiss, all of that hope you pinned as a sign that this year would be YOUR year, suddenly you realize you overshot your expectations, made them bigger than you might truly achieve, and it put your ultra fancy lip glossed pucker into a serious pout. I mean, is there really such a ‘thing’ as Prince Charming anyway?
It’s the same with New Years resolutions. I’ve had too many years of high expectations, big dreams and plans to restart and recharge that I chart out, document and make lists of that will surely make over my entire life into the perfect dream I wish it could be and BAM! everything will be rosy!
That doesn’t work.
Yesterday I got a little personal but made some admissions that needed to be made, and outlined my reSolutions for 2015.
Too much of the time we think we need a complete overhaul to improve our habits, our health our ways of thinking. When really, it’s the little victories we choose, those that we can actually achieve, that add up to those big changes.
5 Little Victories
Eating right is at the forefront of my plan to make big changes in 2015. But that’s just part of the plan. This month I’m partnering with Kroger to mark my journey’s little victories and to inspire you to ponder and discover your own healthier eating and your own little victories.
Here are the I’m going to be focusing on in 2015 that will add up to making those big changes.
Go to sleep earlier. Sleep is the secret weapon against anti-aging. A new study was released that you now only need 7 hours of sleep do maximum benefit. I’m a night owl. I stay up way too late and often don’t even get those 7 hours. I’m going to be changing that by going to sleep earlier so I can get up earlier making more time in my day for exercise.
Jumping jacks while I work. During the winter, my home office is like a walk-in freezer. I complain about how cold it is to my husband and he states the obvious: “Heidi, you need to get up and move.”
His solution to make it happen? Every hour do 30 jumping jacks. Really? Well, actually, it just might work. I figure I may as well give it a try and kick up my heat index and metabolism at the same time.
Eat out less. Most days 5 o’clock rolls around and I’m suddenly stricken with the realization we don’t have any idea what’s for dinner. You’d think as a food blogger I’d have dinner ready and on the table every night. Not the case.
I’m just like most moms and am too busy with family schedules and work—oh the irony that I work with food and recipes all day—so, it’s just easier to go out. But going out means bigger portions of meals and a lot more money. This year I’m going to work toward cutting that in half. Just half, because hey, I like going out!
No carbs after 6. Back in the day my husband and I both did a 3 month shape-up program for the health magazine I worked for. It was Biggest Loser before there was a Biggest Loser where we shared all of our stats and before and after stats with readers each and every month. Talk about pressure!
One of the most effective tips I took from my nutritionist was his advice to avoid carbs after 6 pm. I followed his advice and it worked. And I liked it because I could still enjoy pasta, rice and breads for breakfast and lunch so I didn’t feel deprived. I’m re-instating the challenge.
Don’t deny yourself, just underindulge. This tip is my favorite and I credit my husband for reminding me of it. His strategy is instead of ordering a Taco Supreme (he’s a Taco Bell fanatic), he subs 3 chicken tacos but takes the meat out of one of them and adds it to the other two, so bulks them up with protein and tosses the extra tortilla calories behind.
It’s not about saying you can’t eat it, just eat less and make better choices.
About the Recipe
For busy weeknights I like to keep frozen shrimp on hand. I prefer white shrimp over tiger shrimp because I think they’re sweeter, and I discovered that Kroger carries the white shrimp I prefer.
When I don’t have my homemade tomatillo salsa, I buy the Kroger brand tomatillo sauce my husband has been a fan of for a while. He piles it on his moring over easy eggs and tops it all with his low-fat sour cream. So we pretty much always have that in the fridge.
This recipe is layered with garlic flavor. First I steep the garlic in oil as it simmers, then I add the reserved cooked cloves (just the soft parts) to the avocado crema along with 1 fresh clove that’s been finely minced. I use my hand held KitchenAid 5 speed blender for small blending tasks like this. It’s one of my favorite kitchen tools.
I like a little crunch in my tacos and instead of cabbage, I snuck in this Broccoli Slaw I found in the veggie dept at my local Smith’s. The mix is fresh and flavorful and adds some color to boot.
Kroger Little Victories Giveaway
Before we get to the recipe, you need to enter this giveaway. Because it’s really pretty great with 3 big, big prizes.
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- $1,000 Kroger gift card
- $500 in kitchen products
- $250 KitchenAid Mixer
- $50 Magic Bullet
- $200 in cookware (pots and pans)
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To enter the giveaway, follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget! Good luck!
Recipe Ideas to Serve With Your Tacos
These tacos are certainly filling enough, but sometimes you just need a drink, a salad, a side, and a yummy dessert to complete the meal.
- Non-Alcoholic Drink: Authentic Horchata
- Side: Healthy Crockpot Refried Beans
- Salad: Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Dessert: Tres Leches Cake
If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below or take a photo and tag me on Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.
Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Avocado Crema
Ingredients
- 1 pound Kroger frozen shrimp medium size
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 limes
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup Kroger low fat sour cream
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8-12 Kroger white corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup Kroger broccoli and carrot slaw
- Kroger queso fresco
- Kroger mild tomatillo salsa verde
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Thaw the shrimp and peel the shells off of the shrimp and discard. Season the shrimp with a sprinkle of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, gently toss and set aside.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Smash 5 of the garlic cloves with the side of a heavy knife and place in the skillet, reserving the additional garlic clove. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the garlic for 10-15 minutes, turning the cloves occasionally until the garlic is fragrant and lightly browned all over. Remove the garlic from the pan, set aside and remove the pan from the heat reserving to use to cook the shrimp.
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While the garlic is simmering, finely mince the remaining clove of garlic and add to the bowl of a food processor. Chop the softest parts of the reserved cooked garlic and add to the food processor. Add the juice of 1 lime, the 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and whiz the food processor until the leaves and garlic are finely chopped. Add the sour cream, the chopped avocado and the kosher salt and whiz until the mixture is smooth and combined.
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Bring the pan with the reserved garlic oil in to medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
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Stack and cover the corn tortillas in a dish towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
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For each taco, stack 2 corn tortillas together and spread a spoonful or two of the avocado crema on the top tortilla. Add some broccoli slaw 4-5 shrimps and top with queso fresco, tomatillo salsa and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges.
Have a great weekend friends, and make something good.
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Lisa Sarpolis says
January 10, 2015 at 5:36 amMy victory is I woke early to be able to watch the sun rise
Stephanie says
January 10, 2015 at 5:48 amMy little victory was finishing up the cinnamon roll recipe I adapted to rise overnight (My first time , you see.) I made them for my fiancé’s 95 year old grandfather who was just released from hospital after pneumonia. Healthy? No. Healing? Yes!
heidi says
January 10, 2015 at 7:39 amI have a thing for cinnamon rolls and have yet to attempt to try making them completely from scratch. I love that you made it happen for someone you love.
Dana S says
January 10, 2015 at 5:51 amI woke up before 630 to clean until sunrise then went for a run!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
January 10, 2015 at 6:31 amMy little victory was getting out of my pajamas before 10am…:-)
Janet says
January 10, 2015 at 6:56 amMy victory for today is having a pot of soup simmering – healthy home-made posole for this cold, cold day!
ali says
January 10, 2015 at 7:20 ammy little victory was a lovely snowshoe instead of a treadmill run :)
MaryKay Lawrence says
January 10, 2015 at 7:26 amI am cooking on my new range today for the first time. It was delivered yesterday and I am hosting a dinner party tonight. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
Penny says
January 10, 2015 at 7:37 amI love shrimp tacos and these look delicious! Thanks for the chance to win!
Zhaleh says
January 10, 2015 at 7:38 amGetting a good nights sleep
Lisa S says
January 10, 2015 at 7:43 amWorked out even though I didn’t want to! That is big for me.
karen k says
January 10, 2015 at 7:46 ammy little victory is craving out time for me.
Cassie says
January 10, 2015 at 7:50 amWe’ve been sticking to only treating ourselves to ordering or doing takeout on Fridays and we make homemade meals the rest of the week!
Laurie says
January 10, 2015 at 8:01 amMy little victory is to eliminate caffeine after noon.
libby says
January 10, 2015 at 9:04 amMy little victory is drinking decalf coffee
Amber H. says
January 10, 2015 at 9:08 amThese remind me of my favorite Cafe Rio tacos! I can’t wait to try these at home! :) And great idea with the little victories. Little victories eventually roll into big ones!
Sheri B. says
January 10, 2015 at 9:18 amMy little victory today will be sorting the entire box of mail I have waiting for me after 3 weeks out of the country!
Cheryl Ross says
January 10, 2015 at 9:21 amMy little victory was getting up and out of the house early today.
Jennifer Olszowy says
January 10, 2015 at 9:33 amMy little victory is having a plan to follow so I don’t go stir crazy since I’m low on sleep!
Lindsay says
January 10, 2015 at 10:07 ami made it to the gym this morning and LIFTED. totally wanted to stay in bed (it is 8 degrees) but now i feel better about my afternoon plans of watching playoff football and eating all the things.
charul ajmera says
January 10, 2015 at 10:15 amHealthy breakfast! Oh who am I kidding, breakfast it is!
Debra Nye says
January 10, 2015 at 11:18 ambringing my lunch to work instead of ordering out
Laura Gonzales says
January 10, 2015 at 11:55 amMy little victory is more seasonal fruits and veggies, and not trying to buy so much that it goes to waste.
Derek says
January 10, 2015 at 12:19 pmBlog post!
Natalie | Paper & Birch says
January 10, 2015 at 12:31 pmHa. you and I have the opposite problem! I cook dinner 6 days a week and find sometimes it’s just too much. So, I’m going to find ways to have leftovers, or order take out to cut that down a bit. No carbs after 6? that sounds something to try! So does this recipe, this looks fantastic! :)
Millie | Add A Little says
January 10, 2015 at 1:10 pmThis looks amazing! Pinned!
Alison says
January 10, 2015 at 1:52 pmVictory is I exercised today. Trying to exercise 5-7 days a week.
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
January 10, 2015 at 2:46 pmLuckily I’m married to my prince charming (omg i know, I’ll excuse you while you vomit lol) but I totally get where you’re coming from, it’s hard to put so much pressure on one day…I like to think of it as setting new direction for the year…and this year one of my ‘new direction’ things is eating healthier…so hello these amazing tacos, definitely a must try!
nosogirl says
January 10, 2015 at 3:07 pmMy little victory for today was taking all the miscellaneous paint cans and insecticide products out of the garage and to the recycling center. Nothing fun, but one of those tasks I have been wanting to do forever.
Michele West says
January 10, 2015 at 3:58 pmMy little victory for the day is getting out with the family for an energizing and chilly walk on the North Carolina coast! Stopping at a local seafood market for fresh salmon and shrimp!
Jean Delgado says
January 10, 2015 at 4:32 pmMy little victory: Changed the sheets, matress cover & blanket on my bed, got it all laundered; made the bed back up, fresh; flannel sheets & pillowcases for these icy nights; electric blanket to heat it all before I jump in: Ahh-hhh….
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
January 10, 2015 at 4:58 pmShrimp tacos are the best and these look killer!
Gina Guthrie says
January 10, 2015 at 5:31 pmmy little victory is working out each day.
Auntiepatch says
January 10, 2015 at 5:48 pmOne day at at\ time!
Auntiepatch says
January 10, 2015 at 5:49 pmNew keyboard – one day at a time!
Katerina says
January 10, 2015 at 7:08 pmMy little victory for today… loading up on Zicam & EmergenC. I feel like I’m catching a bug, but I won’t let it take me down!!
Patti says
January 10, 2015 at 8:17 pmA brisk walk always starts the day off in a positive mode. Those tacos look like they could be a victory for dinner.
Lily Sheng says
January 10, 2015 at 8:49 pmI slept much better today than any day since the New Year, finally! It felt like a victory
k says
January 10, 2015 at 10:34 pmMy victory was remembering not to eat that tasty slice of fresh homemade wheat bread I made my kids. I joined a challenge group and I promised to go gluten and dairy free for a while. It was hard to resist but I’m proud of myself for not only remembering but for not eating it anyway :)
Vero M says
January 11, 2015 at 5:01 amMy little victory is that i just got off the graveyard shift and I’m going home to sleep all day lol!
Shana says
January 11, 2015 at 6:46 amI had a decadent lunch but salad and a Siggi’s yogurt for dinner.
Susan says
January 11, 2015 at 7:16 amHeidi,
I always told everyone I knew, we wouldn’t have lived thru three years of unemployment without Food4Less, a phenomenal Kroger food store. The joke in the house was we ate incredibly well for our situation! Their Private Select Rare Angus Roast Beef is the best, hands down! So glad you have partnered with them!
heidi says
January 11, 2015 at 10:04 amHi Susan, that is so great to hear that you found a great resource like Kroger to get you though. I love my local Smith’s store and Kroger’s message of sharing our little victories which is why I was so happy to be a part of this program. Thank you for the feedback!
Barbara says
January 11, 2015 at 8:46 amMy goal is also 7 hours of sleep every night. Feel better already!
Those shrimp tacos with the Crema looks awesome!
Danielle A says
January 11, 2015 at 11:31 amMy victory for today: successfully not planning anything so we can have a rest at home with the family day.. ( I plan everything)
Clarisa Skinner says
January 11, 2015 at 11:49 amThese look amazing. Can’t wait to try the recipe and the giveaway looks awesome too!
Jenna v says
January 11, 2015 at 1:18 pmMy victory is making lunches for work with a co worker to keep us accountable. This recipe sounds amazing by the way
Michelle Guderian says
January 11, 2015 at 2:15 pmMy victory for the day is laundry and kitchen done. All before 1 pm
Amy says
January 11, 2015 at 6:40 pmMy little victory was getting up for an early morning yoga class today.
Maggie Hassett says
January 11, 2015 at 7:33 pmWhat a delicious looking recipe! Thank you for having this wonderful giveaway!
Allison says
January 11, 2015 at 8:16 pmI said to a friend just yesterday that I need to make more shrimp dishes, and your shrimp tacos sound amazing! I’ll be adding this to my menu for the week. Thanks so much for sharing!
anastacia says
January 11, 2015 at 8:30 pmMy little victory for the day was saying no to the doughnuts and cupcakes people made for inventory at work today.
Ami says
January 11, 2015 at 8:41 pmReally trying to eat healthy and every day I accomplish that is a victory! These shrimp tacos look delish and I will be adding to our meal plan! :-)
Sara says
January 11, 2015 at 10:01 pmThe shrimp taco look great can’t wait to try the recipe. Glad I found this blog thanks for the giveaway !
Dawn says
January 11, 2015 at 10:51 pmMy little victory was to get a really good nights sleep, with a minimum of restlessness. Also, I definitely need to make these tacos!
She Rocks Fitness says
January 12, 2015 at 5:49 amMy little victory was getting a really good sleep last night! Starting Monday with a solid 8 hours was MAGNIFICENT!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
January 12, 2015 at 5:54 amToday my little victory was getting up to teach 530 am spin class! These tacos though omg yum!
Lisa says
January 12, 2015 at 6:23 amMy victory today was motivating my husband to get up and work out with me this morning!
M Clarkson says
January 12, 2015 at 7:01 amI woke up early with baby so my wife could sleep in.
Chris says
January 12, 2015 at 7:13 amMy little victory? Yogurt, strawberries, and a little granola for breakfast this morning! Yay me! :)
Mirian says
January 12, 2015 at 8:09 amI outdid my breakfast today. More healthier cooking for 2015. Victory dance!
Hillary says
January 12, 2015 at 9:00 amMy little victory is drinking two glasses of water before I left the house today.
Marissa says
January 12, 2015 at 10:21 amThese tacos look amazing, Heidi! And that 30 jumping jacks an hour to stay warm is genius – way better than the space heater I’m relying on now.
Emily says
January 12, 2015 at 10:40 amI actually planned out some blog posts for the next couple weeks–not an easy thing after two weeks off for the holidays and the craziness of painting our house!
Lynn says
January 12, 2015 at 11:13 amDid some Pilates over lunch today!
adriana says
January 12, 2015 at 2:00 pmMy victory for today is making a lovely breakfast of oatmeal with blueberries and almond butter at home!
Amy S says
January 12, 2015 at 3:30 pmMy little victory is being thrown out of my routine but still eating a healthy lunch. Yay!
carolyn g says
January 12, 2015 at 7:33 pmI lost a pound!
Natalie Tsang says
January 12, 2015 at 9:55 pmMy victory was that I did yoga this morning!
Leslie W says
January 12, 2015 at 10:08 pmMy little victory for the day was keeping my nose out of my grownup son’s business Ha!
Rosa says
January 13, 2015 at 11:01 amCan’t wait to try these!
Kelly says
January 13, 2015 at 11:35 amMy victory for the day was running 3 miles even though I felt super tired. Love the no carbs after 6 tip! And your shrimp tacos looks so good!
Clara says
January 13, 2015 at 1:10 pmGoing out to eat can be the largest blessing but it can turn into a horirble habit. I am moving to New York from a small town and hope I can avoid the enticing restaurants for routine meals.
Debra says
January 15, 2015 at 7:00 amLove Shrimp tacos, looking forward to trying this.
Amy Orvin says
January 15, 2015 at 8:50 amMy victory for today is drinking a Starbucks frappe!
Bobbie Wallace says
January 15, 2015 at 12:16 pmMy Little Victory is trimming boxwood shrubs in the cold with a pair of loppers. Great chest and arm workout.
Nicole G says
January 15, 2015 at 10:55 pmLove shrimp!
Rose says
January 16, 2015 at 9:32 amI love that broccoli slaw! I love mixing it with some of the regular slaw to give it extra crunch without making it a chore to chew. ;D
Sandy says
January 16, 2015 at 1:32 pmMy victory for today is getting to the store so I can cook these shrimp tacos for my family this weekend. Among many other things! lol
Veronica says
January 16, 2015 at 8:55 pmFinally prepared a gorgeous dinner for the in-laws and it was a success!!
Lyn K says
January 17, 2015 at 2:05 amViewed photos for Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Avocado Crema recipe. Successfully wiped drool off computer screen Now, that’s a victory!
Lauren says
January 18, 2015 at 7:52 amI woke up early this morning!
Linda Wilmer says
January 18, 2015 at 8:22 amI love this recipe. And yes, everything you posted is absolutely correct. I’ve gone to all natural meats and organic vegetables. I don’t keep bread or pasta in the house, substitute lettuce leaves. No sodas. Sparkling water instead. And I make my own essence water – Cut up two cucumbers, add whatever I want (lemon, apple, pear, etc), then either fresh mint leaves or basil. Then let it steep overnight in the refrigerator in a pitcher. It’s delicious and I’m hooked.
June Desrochers says
January 19, 2015 at 9:37 amThis recipe is what’s for dinner tonight! Have most of the ingredients on hand, but I am making a quick run to Kroger for the avocado and the tomatillo salsa! Victory!!!
Mikell says
January 19, 2015 at 11:21 amMaking this with fish tonight!
joan borowski says
January 19, 2015 at 11:38 amCan’t wait to try these shrimp tacos! Have a BIG week coming up with a wedding and out of town family visiting. These will be perfect!
Kaye Martin says
January 19, 2015 at 8:59 pmThis shrimp taco recipe is definitely going to be a favorite in my house! And my little victory today — only 1 diet soda. I made much smarter food and beverage choices today!
Donna Cullins says
January 19, 2015 at 10:13 pmThank you for the opportunity to win a great prize. I am on a journey to live a healthier life and this prize package would be perfect.
Elizabeth Foster says
January 20, 2015 at 12:18 amMy little victories come when I can manage all the chaos and get everyone to bed earlier, when I walk instead of drive or have dinner before 6pm
Sue says
January 20, 2015 at 4:48 pmMy little victory is making it to the gym today :)
Traci B. says
January 21, 2015 at 5:50 amMy little victory is no carbs after 6:00pm and getting in a great walk at least 3 days a week.
Georgette Helton says
January 21, 2015 at 6:48 pmMade a four hour slot of time to play with Granddaughter today ….It was great
Sue says
January 23, 2015 at 10:10 amPlanning ahead is key. Try and do only once a week shopping to avoid “grabbing” off the shelf things that aren’t necessary to your meal plan for the week. Saves money, time and calories to know what you are going to eat for the week. I leave it flexible as far as what day I will prepare a particular meal in case something comes up and the original one I had planned won’t work out. Always have a few things prepped for last minute meals. I make a fantastic turkey burger recipe and I flash freeze the burger patties on cookie sheets and then put them in freezer bags. I always have whole wheat burger buns in the freezer. A turkey burger with oven roasted fries and low sugar ketchup is a life saver.
Carolyn Gonzalez says
January 23, 2015 at 5:01 pmI exercised and did 2 miles on the treadmill
Lequinta says
January 24, 2015 at 11:41 amThese look so good! They have all of the ingredients my family loves, all in one taco!I am making them for dinner this weekend! Also, great giveaway! :)
Yoon says
January 31, 2015 at 12:06 pmMy little victory today is planning ahead for the day and actually following the plan.
Cecilia says
February 5, 2015 at 8:56 amMy little victory today is actually making my bed today. Always in the morning hussle I miss making my bed. Is the smallest things that make this momma happy
Tracy says
February 7, 2015 at 1:04 pmToday’s victory was getting all of my freezer meals prepped and in the freezer.
Becky says
February 7, 2015 at 1:16 pmMy (not-so-little) victory today was cleaning out and re-organizing my pantry!
Pamela Lloyd says
February 7, 2015 at 6:40 pmplan and pre-prepare
Jym says
February 8, 2015 at 4:14 amMy victory was spending most of the day yesterday cooking with my girlfriend…so she wouldnt have to rely on fast food to fed her kids on those nights when she works late and is too tired to cook.
Constance says
February 10, 2015 at 11:32 amMy little victory today was practicing answering interview questions for an upcoming scholarship interview I was invited to do and surprising myself with how well I was able to think on my feet!
Caryn says
March 9, 2015 at 7:55 pmMade these tacos tonight. They were AMAZING! Will definitely make again soon! Thanks for sharing! :)
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Egle says
July 14, 2016 at 10:24 amI try to avoid shrimps. But I had to give this one a try. I made it yesterday and ate it today at work. (packed everything separately) And it was amazing! Thank you:)
heidi says
July 15, 2016 at 10:15 amI am so glad you enjoyed it! Leftovers for lunch are the best :)
Jamie says
November 2, 2017 at 3:43 pmI absolutely love your recipes. This shrimp taco is definitely going to be a favorite in my house! My husband went crazy about it. Its very light and I didn’t feel “stuffed” after. We ate a little later than usual last night. The steps were very easy to follow and clean up was a breeze! Thank you Thank you!