Ingredients for Shrimp Tacos
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ground Red Pepper
- Limes
- Medium Shrimp
- Fresh Cilantro
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Jalapeno
- Corn Tortillas
- Tomatoes
- Sour cream (amount depends on preference, about 2 tablespoons per taco)
- Green Onion
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How to Make Shrimp Tacos
- Place 1 teaspoon black peppercorns in a double layer of cheesecloth.
- Gather edges of cheesecloth and tie securely to create a sachet.
- In a Dutch oven, combine the cheesecloth sachet, 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/4 lime, cut into quarters.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add 1 pound of shrimp to the pot.
- Cook for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook!
- Remove the pot from the heat and immediately drain, discarding the cheesecloth sachet and lime quarters.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shrimp with 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced. Toss gently to coat.
- While the shrimp cooks, warm the tortillas according to package directions.
- Let the cooked shrimp cool slightly (or place in an ice bath) before adding 1/2 cup of diced avocado tossed with 1 tablespoon lime juice to the shrimp mixture.
- Spoon approximately 1/3 cup of the shrimp mixture into each tortilla.
- Top with your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes (1/2 cup), sour cream (2 tablespoons per taco), and chopped green onions (2 tablespoons per taco).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
83 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
26g
Carbs
30g
