Sweet and Spicy Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos

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.

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.

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 “]

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

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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

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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: 4g | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg

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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