Diet Recipes Blog

Ceviche is a seafood dish that is regularly served on the beaches of Mexico. Ceviche is usually accompanied by side dishes that complement its flavors, such as corn, sweet potato, lettuce, or avocado. As this dish is not cooked with heat, you must make sure that you only use fresh ingredients.

Mexican Ceviche recipe – 181 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb halibut fillets or 1 lb red snapper fillet or 1 lb sea bass fillets (or use a mixture of fish and shrimp)
1 cup diced fresh tomato
5-6 limes
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro or 4 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 dash Tabasco sauce
lettuce leaf (to line the serving bowls)
black olives, sliced (optional, for garnish)
avocado (optional, for garnish)

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Shrimp Cocktail recipe – 195 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 sprig fresh oregano
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 cup ice
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 cup tomato juice
1 cup tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup English cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup avocado, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
6 lime wedges, for garnish

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Here’s a healthy and very tasty shrimp dish. Serve over a bed of brown rice and with a side of roasted vegetables.

Sauteed Shrimp recipe – 134 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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These crab cakes are delicious, and also really easy to prepare.

Red Lobster Crab Cakes recipe – 174 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb lump crab meat
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons oil, to saute
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon celery, diced
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Crock Pot Shrimp Creole Soup recipe – 159 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb frozen cooked shrimp, tails removed
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 1/2 cups diced celery
2-3 garlic cloves
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 1/4 cups chopped onions
8-16 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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