🌮 Escape to Ensenada with Chef Janine’s Keto Baja Shrimp Tacos 🏝️

If you're not hopping a cruise ship to Baja anytime soon—no worries! Chef Janine is bringing the coastal flavors of Ensenada straight to your plate with a guilt-free, keto spin on a beloved classic:✨ The Baja Shrimp Taco ✨

With soft low-carb tortillas, crispy Pacific shrimp, zesty house-made salsa, and a creamy cilantro-lime drizzle, this dish delivers beachy bliss in every bite—without the carbs! 😋

🌊 A Bite of Baja History

Nestled just under 70 miles south of the U.S. border, the breezy port city of Ensenada is the birthplace of the legendary Baja-style taco. Known for its lively street food scene and close connection to the Pacific, Ensenada has long celebrated its fishing culture with fresh, simple, and soul-satisfying meals.

🎣 The origin story? 

Fishermen returning from the sea would fry up their daily catch in a delicate beer batter, toss it into handmade tortillas, and top it with fresh cabbage, crema, salsa, and lime. Served hot from the griddle, these tacos quickly became a street-side staple along the Malecón and across all of Baja California.

Over the decades, Baja shrimp tacos have taken the world by storm, thanks to their unbeatable combo of crunch, creaminess, heat, and tang. 🌶️🍤 Whether you’re at a seaside taco stand or your own kitchen counter, this taco is a love letter to Mexico’s coastal charm.

🧑‍🍳 Chef Janine’s Keto Twist

True to the spirit of comfort food with clean ingredients, Chef Janine gives the iconic Baja Shrimp Taco a ketogenic makeover—without sacrificing flavor or texture. 💪💚

Here’s how she reimagines the classic:

• 🌮 Low-carb tortillas (soft and handmade-style with <4g net carbs)

• 🍤 Crispy Pacific white shrimp, lightly pan-fried in lupin flour and Corona Premier batter

• 🥬 Shredded cabbage slaw, lightly seasoned

• 🍅 House-made tomatillo salsa with fresh pico-style flair

• 🌶️ Sweet creamy chipotle dressing

• 🌿 Cilantro-lime dressing made from:

  • Sour cream

  • Chef Janine’s avocado oil mayo

  • Lime juice

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Signature seafood spice blend

  • A hint of chili dip for that Baja heat 🔥

💡 Pro Tip: These tacos pair beautifully with a chilled keto-friendly light beer or a lime-flavored sparkling water.

Whether you’re enjoying them for brunch, taco night, or an afternoon snack, these Baja Shrimp Tacos are a clean, crisp, and colorful way to savor a slice of coastal Mexico—right from home. 🏡💃

🥑 Nutrition & Benefits per 2-Taco Serving

Component	Amount	Benefits
Calories	~410 kcal	Energy-rich without blood sugar spikes
Net Carbs	~6g	Keto-approved & blood sugar-friendly
Protein	~26g	Supports lean muscle and satiety
Fat (Healthy Fats)	~30g	Avocado oil & seafood fats support brain health 🧠
Fiber	~5g	Aids digestion and fullness
Omega-3s (from shrimp)	✅	Anti-inflammatory and heart healthy 🫀
No sugar added	✅	100% monk fruit and spice-based flavoring
Gluten-free	✅	Perfect for those with sensitivities

🌮 Why You’ll Love It

✅ All the crispy, tangy, spicy flavors of the original

✅ Totally gluten-free and sugar-free

✅ Packed with protein and healthy fats

✅ Satisfies cravings without the carb crash

✅ Ready in under 10 minutes!

🧡 So the next time you're longing for the ocean breeze, shrimp sizzling on the griddle, and the vibrant bite of a taco with soul—look no further than Chef Janine’s Baja Shrimp Tacos. It’s keto, it's coastal, and it’s calling your name!

Stay updated on when this delicious dish will be on the menu by visiting our website: www.myketopal.com.

Bon Appétit!

Chef Janine