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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz shrimp
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 dash nutmeg
Jicama slaw:
- ½ jicama cut into thick strips
- 2 carrots shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
- 3 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Slaw dressing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/ 4 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
Other items and toppings:
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoon queso fresco crumbled
- ½ cup Sour cream optional
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
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
Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 13gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1046mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 22.2mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 2.4mg
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