
Jerk spiced shrimp tacos
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
14 mins
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Servings
4 tacos
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Calories
184 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Fusion

Jerk spiced shrimp tacos
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The flavorful marinade for the shrimp with the sweet, fruity crema and crunchy slaw is such a great combination. Fresh and easy to make too.
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Ingredients
For shrimp
- 1 teaspoon garlic pureed, approx 1 lg clove
- 1 teaspoon pureed ginger
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ lime juice and zest
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or half scotch bonnet pepper for hot version)
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 dash salt
- ½ lb raw shrimp 225g prawns (deveigned, shelled weight)
For slaw
- ½ cup carrot 1 med carrot, coarsely grated
- ½ cup red cabbage 2oz/55g, shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro coriander, leaves from approx 5-6 stems
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
For crema
- 2 tablespoon pureed mango
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
To serve
- 4 tortillas corn or wheat taco size, soft
Instructions
- Mix together all of the marinade ingredients (garlic, ginger, onion, allspice, thyme, soy sauce, honey, lime, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and salt) in a small container or zip-top freezer bag. Add the shrimp and toss so they are coated. Refrigerate to marinade for approx 2hrs.
- Shortly before ready to cook, mix together the slaw ingredients (grated carrot, shredded cabbage, cilantro and lime) and set aside. Mash/puree the mango crema ingredients (mango, sour cream and lime) and set aside as well.
- Warm either a grill or grill pan to cook the shrimp. Shake any excess marinade off the shrimp then grill just a minute or two either side until they are opaque and cooked through.
- Put together your tacos - a spoonful of slaw, topped with some shrimp and a drizzle of mango crema. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
799mg
(33%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3010IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
Protein | 14g | 28% |
Fat | 3g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
Vitamin A | 3010IU | 60% |
Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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