Weight Loss Recipes

Weight Loss Recipes

Weight loss recipes are sometimes not very tasty or take a long time to prepare. This shrimp tostados recipe is from Taste of Home. This weight loss recipe makes it easy to make healthy tostadas and not spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Try this healthy and quick recipe.

Health Benefits of Shrimp

Because they’re low in carbs and calories and packed with nutrients, shrimp are an ideal choice if you’re trying to shed some pounds. That’s why you often see shrimp featured in weight loss recipes.

But be careful how you cook it. If you prepare shrimp in a deep fryer or add it to a creamy sauce, you end up tipping the scale in the wrong direction.

The antioxidants in shrimp are good for your health. These substances can protect your cells against damage. Studies suggest that the antioxidant astaxanthin helps prevent wrinkles and lessens sun damage.

Shrimp also has plenty of selenium. Some studies suggest this mineral prevents certain types of cancer, but there’s not enough research to know how well it works.

Weight Loss Recipes: Shrimp Tostados

Ingredients (makes 10 servings)

• 1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), coarsely chopped
• 1-1/2 cups chopped, peeled English cucumber
• 8 radishes, thinly sliced
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

SAUCE:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper