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Sweet and Spicy Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos

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These Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos are quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. There’s a hint of sweet followed by a little heat. Best of all,  they’re easy on the waistline.

Sideview of a taco shell filled with lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese, topped with Raspberry jalapeno Shrimp. A bowl of fresh pico and a jalapeno sit in the background.
How many different taco recipes can there be? Not nearly enough I say! Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos are delicious and will be a new regular in our home.

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Top-down view of a taco shell filled with lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese, topped with Raspberry jalapeno Shrimp. A bowl of fresh pico and a jalapeno sit in the background.
I love tacos. One of the reasons why is because they actually follow the food pyramid the way that I fill mine. A lot of the tortillas that you buy are full of lard (fat). I made my own Jalapeno Tortillas, that use canola oil, but you could buy some. Or better yet, get the kids involved and let them help you make them![Tweet “Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos are delicious and easy on the waistline. #healthyfood #seafood “]

Top-down view of the ingredients for Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos including bowls of pico cheese, jalapenos, a lime, and grilled Raspberry Jalapeno shrimp.
I marinated my shrimp. I think that makes a huge difference with some proteins and even veggies! More on that in a future post.
Sideview of a taco shell filled with lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese, topped with Raspberry jalapeno Shrimp. A bowl of fresh pico and a jalapeno sit in the background.

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Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos

Author: Hostess At Heart
These Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos are quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. There is a hint of sweet followed by a little heat. Best of all, they're easy on the waistline.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish, Seafood
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword: Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

Marinade (Makes more than what's needed for this recipe)

  • 2 jalapeno peppers 1 tablespoons seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup raspberry preserves or jam
  • Juice and zest of 1 orange
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Tacos

  • 4 to 6 wooden skewers if grilling
  • 24 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Fresh spinach
  • 2 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 2 tbsp diced onion
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • Shredded cheese Mexican or cheddar
  • 8 to tortilla shells
  • Avocado optional garnish

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Mix marinade ingredients together. In a separate bowl or zip-close bag, pour enough marinade to just cover cleaned shrimp. Refrigerate and allow shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Store remaining marinade covered in the refrigerator.
  • While shrimp marinates, soak wooden skewers if grilling.
  • In a small bowl, make pico by combining diced tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and fresh cilantro and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small container, combine Greek yogurt and lime juice. Refrigerate.
  • Once shrimp have marinated, thread onto skewers and grill. Place on pre-heated grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Shrimp can also be sauteed in a skillet or baked.
  • Assemble tacos by adding spinach, shrimp, pico, cheese, and sauce. We also like additional cilantro and fresh avocado on our tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 873mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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Here are a couple of my favorite Mexican-inspired recipes that I think you’ll love!

Taco and Al pastor garnished with Cotija cheese and cilantro.
 The Ultimate Spicy Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

A close up of a bowl filled with black beans that have been garnished with Cotija cheese and cilantro.

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45 Comments

    1. Thank you Swayam! We just loved these tacos. They just beat anything you can order out and healthy too. Hugs sweetie!

  1. Everything looks wonderful! Look at those shrimp – grilled to perfection and look at those colors! The marinade sounds very interesting – so many flavors. Great pictures!

    1. Thank you Ana! We just love shrimp grilled, and I love the way they pick up the flavors of the marinade.

  2. Mmmm, Julie! This is a wonderful new taco recipe! I know it is amazing! 😀 I think we’re on the same wave length with berries this week! 😀

  3. Julie-
    These are beautiful! I can taste them already!
    I will be making these soon!
    Thanks for the recipe!
    Have a great weekend!
    Michelle

  4. I’ve just started playing around with the sweet fruit and chili thing and like what I have made so far. These look really good and give me another to try!

  5. Wish I was at your house eating these for dinner – but knowing you guys they are probably gone already 🙂 Love shrimp and I love tacos, interesting twist with the raspberry jam but I bet just delicious when paired with those jalapenos and your jalapeno tortillas!!!

    1. Thank you Judi! You drop by and I’d love to whip some more up for us! John did a great job eating them until they were all gone!

  6. I was wondering what you were going to do with your jalapeno tortillas!!! This is one great taco Julie!! 🙂 🙂

  7. Mmm… your marinade sounds like citrusy berry perfection, Julie! I love everything about these tacos… you’re taunting me again with your fabulous homemade jalapeno tortillas. 😉 And to top it all off… you’re sharing plated perfection… these tacos are pretty to look at as well! Thanks for bringing these tacos to Fiesta Friday… I’m sure they’ll be eaten in no time!

    1. Thank you Nancy! We definitely enjoyed them. Thank you so much for co-hosting this week. Have a wonderful time! There are always so many things to choose from for features!

  8. You really need a “love” button on your site, Julie! 🙂 Tacos are my 2nd favorite food group (ice cream being the 1st), and these look so unique and delicious. I like that you have so many flavors going on in the marinade. You are right, you can never have enough taco recipes. I can’t wait to make these! Pinning.

    1. Thank you Mimi! I just wanted that sweet raspberry flavor and a friend gifted me with his homemade.

  9. Oh so summery and colorful Julie, love it! Great that you could put your home-made tortillas to use, the entire presentation looks so yummy. I like the additional photos you’ve presented, they look so crispyand fresh and draws one into the pictures. The secret ingredient of the raspberry jam had to pair well with the jalapenos. Great job!

    1. Oh so summery and colorful Julie, love it! Great that you could put your home-made tortillas to use, the entire presentation looks so yummy. I like the additional photos you’ve presented, they look so crisp and fresh and draws one into the pictures. The secret ingredient of the raspberry jam had to pair well with the jalapenos. Great job!

  10. I knew you’d be filling those amazing jalapeno tortillas with something yummy! The cool and sweet raspberries are such a surprising and refreshing choice with the shrinp. When can I come over?