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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.

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 | HostessAtHeart.comHow 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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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 | HostessAtHeart.comI 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 “]

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 | HostessAtHeart.comI marinated my shrimp. I think that makes a huge difference with some proteins and even veggies! More on that in a future post.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 | HostessAtHeart.com

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Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos

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.
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 4
Author Hostess At Heart

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.
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  11. Caroline says

    August 12, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    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!

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  13. Judi Graber says

    August 12, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    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!!!

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  15. Nancy says

    August 12, 2016 at 8:35 am

    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!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      August 12, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      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!

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  16. Shari says

    August 11, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    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.

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  19. Loretta says

    August 11, 2016 at 7:47 am

    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!

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    • Loretta says

      August 11, 2016 at 7:50 am

      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!

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  20. Johanne Lamarche says

    August 11, 2016 at 7:02 am

    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?

    Reply

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