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Shrimp & Vegetable Tacos

Here's how you make Shrimp & Vegetable Tacos
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5h
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR THE SHRIMP
  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (21 -25 jumbo shrimp per pound, peeled and deveined)
  • Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup vinegar (champagne vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Tequila
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika (smoked)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
  • FOR THE VEGETABLES
  • 2 radish, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 2 ounces yellow bell pepper (1/4 pepper, diced)
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • TO SERVE
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Tortillas
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: To marinate the shrimp: season shrimp with 3/4 teaspoon salt. IN a skillet over high heat heat 2 tablespoons of the oil; sear shrimp on each side and then transfer to a heatproof bowl and set aside.

  • Step 2: Lower the heat to medium; wipe out pan and add remaining oil (2 tablespoons) and heat until shimmering; add garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds and then stir in the chili powder and cook for another 15 seconds. Stir in the vinegar, juices, tequila, lime zest, sugar, paprika, jalapeño and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Take off heat and cool; reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade. Pour remainder over the shrimp. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Step 3: To marinate the vegetables: in a saucepan heat the reserved marinade until warm. In a bowl combine and vegetables (radishes - onion); toss with the marinade and let sit at room temperature for 1-4 hours before serving.

  • Step 4: To serve: let the shrimp sit at room temperature for 45 minutes and then remove shrimp from marinade and transfer to a serving dish.

  • Step 5: Put the marinated vegetables, avocado, mango, cilantro and lime wedges in separate serving bowls. Heat tortillas according to package directions.

  • Step 6: Serve and let everyone assemble their own tacos with their choice of toppings.


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