Sure, I can help adapt this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail recipe for Weight Watchers and provide the nutritional information. Here’s a revised version with smart points and nutrition details:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe 🍹
Ingredients:
- 1 pound medium shrimp (raw or cooked)
- Kosher salt (for boiling, if using raw shrimp)
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup peeled, diced cucumber
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 avocado, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prep the Shrimp:
- If using raw shrimp: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool.
- If using cooked shrimp: Simply chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Veggies:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped red onion, cucumber, celery, and minced jalapeno.
- Combine and Chill:
- Add the shrimp to the veggie mix and stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve:
- Serve chilled with avocado slices on top and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 140
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fat: 3g
- SmartPoints: 1 (Based on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle program)
Notes:
- To reduce SmartPoints, use less avocado or omit it as a garnish. Each slice of avocado adds about 1 SmartPoint.
- This recipe is low in points due to the lean protein from shrimp and the low-calorie vegetables used.
Feel free to adjust the ingredients and serving sizes according to your preferences and dietary needs.