Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Today's recipe is a shrimp tacos recipe, that I put together after experimenting for a while. It is very light and fresh , good for any time of the year. I prefer using flour tortillas, but you can use corn as well.

Servings 4 (8 small tacos)

Ingredients:


1 lb shrimp (peeled)
2 tsp taco seasoning
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp mayonnaise

1 avocado
1/2 small onion chopped
1/2 jalapeño pepper cut into tiny pieces
juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cilantro

2 cups finely shredded green cabbage 
1/2 tsp salt 
2 tsp lime juice to cabbage

8 flour tortillas

1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheese (Preferably cheddar. I used mozzarella in this case.) 
1/2 cup sour cream
lime wedges 
2 tbsp cilantro leaves chopped


Directions:

1. Season shrimp with taco seasoning, lime juice, salt and olive oil.Cook in a \pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Then remove prom heat and when it cools down a little mix in with mayonnaise.
2. To make guacamole- mash avocado with fork, add onion, jalapeño pepper, lemon juice, salt and cilantro and mix together.
3. Season cabbage with salt and lime juice.
4. Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium to low heat. Cover with a clean towel until ready to use.
5. To assemble the tacos: Put a spoonful of shrimp over each tortilla. Then add a spoon of guacamole. Add cabbage. Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes,sour cream, some cilantro leaves and drizzle with a few drops of lime juice.
6. Enjoy!!!

If interested make sure you check my Guacamole Recipe.