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Low-Carb Keto Fish Tacos in Lettuce Wraps
Anderson Jorge

Low-Carb Keto Fish Tacos in Lettuce Wraps

Low-Carb Keto Fish Tacos in Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired / Keto
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound salmon fillets cut into chunks
  • 1 small cucumber diced
  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • ½ small red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 large lettuce leaves butter or romaine
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: sliced radishes or lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Prepare the fish by cutting the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the salmon pieces in the hot skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until the fish is cooked through and lightly seared on the outside.
  5. While the fish cooks, combine cucumber, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a bowl.
  6. Squeeze lime juice over the salsa mixture, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss gently.
  7. Once the fish is done, remove from heat.
  8. Lay out the lettuce leaves and divide the cooked fish evenly among them.
  9. Top each leaf with a spoonful of the fresh salsa.
  10. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Protein: ~25 g
  • Fat: ~20 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~8 g
  • Fiber: ~4 g
  • Sugar: ~3 g