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Baja Shrimp Tacos With Jicama-Corn Salsa and Ranch Crema #RSC

At a Glance

Prep
30 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
45 minutes
Servings
12 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Tacos
  • Weeknight
  • Mexican-inspired
  • Pan-fried

Allergens

  • Shellfish
  • Milk
  • Wheat

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 666.9 per serving 2667.6 for selected servings
Fat 20.9g per serving 83.6g for selected servings
Sugar 9g per serving 36g for selected servings
Protein 31.8g per serving 127.2g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 93.8g per serving 375.2g for selected servings

These refreshing and tasty tacos are sure to be a hit at your next fiesta! The crunchy shrimp combined with the creamy sauce make for an irresistable combination!

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Equipment

Medium bowl, small bowls, plate, large skillet, paper towels, microwave

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled, devained, patted dry (40-50 count)
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dips Mix, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup jicama, peeled and finely diced
  • 4 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 jalapeno, finely minced
  • 6 tablespoons fresh chives, divided and finely minced
  • 2 lemons, zest and juice, divided
  • 6 ounces fat free Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 12 (8 inch) corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. For Salsa: In medium bowl, combine jicama, tomato, corn, jalopeno, 3 tablespoons chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon, salt and pepper. Set aside.

  2. For Ranch Crema: In small bowl, combine, yogurt, 3 tablespoons chives, 1 tablespoon dry ranch dip mix, zest and juice of 1 lemon. Set aside.

  3. In small bowl, whisk milk with remaining 2 tablespoons dry ranch dip mix. Place shrimp in mixture and let marinate for 4-5 minutes.

  4. Spread bread crumbs on plate. Shake off excess milk mixture from shrimp and toss in bread crumbs till coated.

  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. In 2 seperate batches, brown shrimp till fully cooked and drain on paper towel.

  6. Heat corn tortillas in the microwave covered in wet paper towel for 20 seconds till warmed through.

  7. To assemble: Place 4 shrimp on each tortilla and top with heaping spoonful of jicama-corn salsa. Drizzle with ranch crema and enjoy!

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Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/baja-shrimp-tacos-with-jicama-corn-salsa-and-ranch-crema-rsc-494074

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