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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Jicama Slaw
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- To marinate the shrimp: In a glass bowl combine lime juice, honey, salt, sugar, chili powder and nutmeg.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.