Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Jicama Slaw

Name: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Jicama Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz Shrimp; 1 tsp honey; 1 lime; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp sugar; ½ tsp chili powder; 1 dash nutmeg; ½ jicama; 2 carrots; 1 cup purple cabbage; 3 Tbsp cilantro; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 lime; 2 tsp rice wine vinegar; 1/ 4 tsp cracked pepper; 1 tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp sugar; 8 flour or corn tortillas; 4 Tbsp queso fresco; ½ cup sour cream; 1 Tbsp Sriracha sauce

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
205 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Jicama Slaw

Vanessa Armstrong

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You are going to love these spicy shrimp tacos with jicama slaw. This recipe comes together very quick so it’s a must try for a fast weeknight meal too! Layer some carrot sticks, red cabbage and chopped jicama on a warm tortilla with some spicy shrimp, queso fresco and sour cream.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 oz Shrimp
1 tsp honey
1 lime juiced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp sugar
½ tsp chili powder
1 dash nutmeg

Jicama slaw:

½ jicama cut into thick strips
2 carrots shredded
1 cup purple cabbage shredded
3 Tbsp cilantro chopped

Slaw dressing:

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lime juiced
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
1/ 4 tsp cracked pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp sugar

Other items and toppings:

8 flour or corn tortillas
4 Tbsp queso fresco crumbled
½ cup sour cream optional
1 Tbsp Sriracha sauce

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Instructions

To marinate the shrimp: In a glass bowl combine lime juice, honey, salt, sugar, chili powder and nutmeg.

Other items & toppings:

Toss in the shrimp, and allow them to marinate for about 30 minutes.
To prepare the jicama slaw, place jicama, carrots, cabbage, and cilantro in a glass bowl and toss together until well combined.
Next, in a small bowl, mix together the pepper, salt and sugar, and sprinkle over the veggies tossing well to combine.
Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl combine oil, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, pepper, salt, and sugar. Mix well, then drizzle over the slaw, and use two spoons to completely coat.
To cook the shrimp, first remove them from the marinade and lightly pat dry. Heat a non stick skillet on medium and quickly sear the shrimp about 1-2 minutes on each side.
Place some jicama slaw on tortilla shell, and top with shrimp. Drizzle with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 1046mg (44%) Potassium 244mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2800IU (56%) Vitamin C 22.2mg (25%) Calcium 156mg (16%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	205kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	112mg	37%
Sodium	1046mg	44%
Potassium	244mg	5%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	2800IU	56%
Vitamin C	22.2mg	25%
Calcium	156mg	16%
Iron	2.4mg	13%