Cilantro Shrimp Taco Recipe

August 3, 2013

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This easy shrimp taco recipe is a quick and healthy option for those times when you’re looking for a change from the fish of the day.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

8 soft corn tortillas

21 – 25 count shrimp, cleaned and de-veined (sliced in half)

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves of garlic, chopped fine

1 jalapeno chopped fine

1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped fine

Juice of 2 limes

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 Tablespoon paprika

1 small onion, diced fine

1/2 yellow, green and red pepper julienned

Directions:

Mix together shrimp, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, vinegar, paprika, salt and pepper in zip lock bag. Place zip lock bag in fridge for 1.5 hours and allow to marinate.

Add the tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil along with diced onions to sauté pan and cook for about 1 minute. Add peppers, then sauté for 1 additional minute. Drain the shrimp from your refrigerated marinade and cook until shrimp are pink in color. Toss in chopped cilantro and stir. Warm the corn tortillas in a toaster oven or top rack of oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon shrimp mixture into warm tortillas and serve.