Healthy Kidney Meals by Renalogic
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving health and well-being for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or those at high risk, we’re excited to share this recipe that is delicious and kidney-friendly.
We’re featuring Shrimp Tacos. This recipe is designed to suit individuals at any CKD stage and for those diagnosed with diabetes. Let’s dive in and discover how you can prepare these tasty and nutritious dishes at home.
Shrimp Tacos
Total Time: 65 minutes
Great for people with the following conditions:
- Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Needed Ingredients:
Salsa
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions.
- 1 tbsp chopped red onion.
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Shrimp Tacos
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves chopped garlic.
- 1½ pound shrimp (approximately 32 medium-sized shrimp), cooked, no tails, peeled, deveined and thawed (if frozen)
- 4 corn tortillas (taco size)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage.
Preparation Instructions:
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix olive oil and garlic. Toss shrimp into this mixture, coating shrimp well. Set aside to marinate while you put salsa together. Shrimp mixture can also be made ahead of time and marinated in the refrigerator.
- Mix salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and set aside.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp mixture to pan and cook approximately 4 minutes, turning shrimp once, until heated through. (Shrimp can also be grilled in a vegetable-type grill basket). Assemble tacos by dividing shrimp mixture among the 4 tortillas. Top with 1/4 cup shredded cabbage. And finally, top each taco with 1/4 of the salsa mixture. Each taco will be overstuffed.
Nutritional information:
- Calories 250
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Dietary Fiber 3 g
- Protein 12 g
- Fat 14.4 g
- Saturated Fat 2 g
- Sodium 65 mg
- Potassium 312 mg
- Calcium 77 mg
- Phosphorus 190 mg
We hope you enjoyed this edition of Healthy Kidney Meals by Renalogic. This appetizer, dinner, lunch main course or snack is flavorful but also tailored to support your dietary needs.
Remember, managing CKD doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste. With these recipes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal while also taking care of your kidney health. Stay tuned for more kidney-friendly recipes in upcoming blog posts. As always, we’re here to support you every step of the way on your journey to better health.
