Shrimp Tacos
These tacos were my favorite while traveling through Mexico. A simple recipe served with thousand island dressing and your favorite salsa will be a new favorite for you!
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, cleaned and tails removed
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp Mexican seasoning (I used Tajin Classico Seasoning)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp olive oil
Chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 bunch radishes, chopped
Corn tortillas
Thousand Island dressing, for dipping
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, combine the prepared shrimp, smoked paprika, Mexican seasoning, garlic powder, and olive oil. toss everything together and let the shrimp marinade for about 15 minutes.
2
When ready to assemble, pan sear the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Set aside once cooked until ready to use.
3
Place the shredded cabbage, green onions chopped cucumber and radishes in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper and a splash of vinegar and oil. Toss to coat and set aside.
4
Place the corn tortillas over a low flame and let them lightly char. Turn them as needed. If you don’t have a gas stove, you can do this in a skillet too.
5
After the tortillas are charred, place a spoon full of the cabbage mixture on the tortilla and top each taco with a few cooked shrimp and a spoon full of Thousand island dressing and your favorite salsa and a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve and Enjoy!
