Comments on: Chili-Lime Jicama and Corn Shrimp Salad

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:24:48 +0000

I made this tonight, and it is pure money on a plate! I ended up wanting the jicama just a tad thicker (more crunch), but the flavors are on-point throughout this dish. I had a can of good smoked paprika that a friend recently brought back from a trip to Spain, and I highly recommend that for the shrimp. I can see where Piment Espelette would be a good sub for the paprika as well, on the shrimp. I also had a quarter of a red onion looking at me from the veggie bin when I was gathering the ingredients for the salad, so I thinly shaved that & tossed it in; very good addition that, if you have any on hand. Thanks for the recipe!

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:30:31 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. No worries at all. Glad you found it!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:43:54 +0000

Oops. I see the avocado. My bad! Thanks.

By: Julie D

Julie D — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 02:13:28 +0000

THIS WAS DELICIOUS! My first Inspiralized recipe and I’m sold! I wasn’t sure what to except, but the dinner was filling, refreshing, and delicious. Husband loved it too. Excellent job, Ali!

By: Heather @ What Does She Do All Day?

Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:48:17 +0000

I made this tonight. I liked it, but I think next time I’ll only make half the dressing as it was a bit overpowering. I love jicama, so I’m always looking for more recipes with it! Thanks!

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 17:38:10 +0000

I made this today. Love the seasoning on the shrimp and the crunch of the veggies.

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:43:12 +0000

In reply to Louisa. Do you have one of Ali's new Inspiralizer machines, or the older Paderno model? If the older model, and you use it a lot, I suppose that could be the case. The new Inspiralizer hasn't been out long enough to get dull, unless you're spiralizing concrete! I think your idea that maybe the jicama isn't ripe could be the problem. How can you tell? I never bought one before I saw this recipe!

By: Louisa

Louisa — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:26:20 +0000

In reply to Mary Beth. Maybe my spiralizer is getting dull?

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:24:20 +0000

In reply to Louisa. I've had no trouble with jicama. I did cut both ends off after peeling to create a good flat surface to attach to the prongs and for a smooth cutting surface for the blade to catch hold of. And do be careful not to push too hard. Don't give up, because it turns out jicama is GREAT spiralized!

By: Louisa

Louisa — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:45:21 +0000

I tried it and FAILED. Couldn’t get the spiralizer interested in the jicama at all, it just wore through on the non-blade side and, although I kept cutting off the chewed up part and trying again, it just wouldn’t work. Maybe I had an unripe jicama? Or I should have cut it into smaller pieces?

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 20:24:18 +0000

Love this recipe. Fixed it last night. Jicama does get mushy. Think trick might be to spiralize smaller pieces.Thank you for all your wonderful recipes. I am sooo addicted to spiralizing.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 21 May 2015 10:49:47 +0000

Hi Ali –
I love you! 🙂 and your site and your cookbook and your ideas!!! 🙂 I sure wish I could get out of corporate world…. maybe One Day! Anyway! Just wanted to say – I’m smoking my first pork shoulder this weekend! I am going to do it “carnitas” style and then serve pulled pork tacos! I was perusing for sides – you know besides the typical salsa, guac etc… I came across this and thought minus the shrimp that would be a good topping for the carnitas! Unless you have any other ideas?! 🙂 Melissa

By: Renate

Renate — Tue, 19 May 2015 13:12:44 +0000

In reply to Ali Maffucci. THANKS ! Basil is a great choice... love it ! Looking forward to low carb, one pot entree/meals/main courses.

By: Ally

Ally — Mon, 18 May 2015 00:34:43 +0000

I added scallions, mango, and edamame….YUM! Thanks for a great recipe!

By: Lindsay @ The Toasted Pine Nut

Lindsay @ The Toasted Pine Nut — Sat, 16 May 2015 19:26:17 +0000

This looks incredible!! I’ve never had jicama before. Definitely have to gibe this a try!

By: jesusan

jesusan — Thu, 14 May 2015 15:59:30 +0000

This recipe sounds fantastic. I have not yet spiralized jicama, even though I eat jicama with some regularity. Definitely want to try that. I would have to sub chicken for the shrimp to make my husband happy. And leave the avocado out of his. Would definitely like to make this.