Jan 31, 2010

Shrimp Tacos

Here's an easy, healthy recipe I made up:

Whole wheat tortillas (small, taco-size)
1 lb medium raw shrimp
Pre-packaged shredded cabbage/carrot mix
1 sm red onion
1 jalapeno pepper
2 limes
1 Tbsp sour cream
1 Tbsp mayonnaise

Set a pot of water on the stove to boil.
Mix the sour cream and mayo.  Set aside.
Dice the onion and jalapeno.  Set aside.
Slice limes in half.  Set aside.
Peel and rinse the shrimp.  Boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and rinse the shrimp in ice water to prevent overcooking.
Rough-chop the shrimp.  (approx 1/4-1/2 inch pieces)
Soften tortillas in the microwave.
Add about 1/4 cup up cabbage/carrot mix to a tortilla.
Add a handful of chopped shrimp.
Sprinkle with onions and jalapenos to taste.
Take one of the lime halfs and squeeze juice over the taco.
Drizzle with the mayo/sour cream mixture to taste.

The whole thing takes about 15 minutes.  I buy the 1 lb bags of frozen raw shrimp that are already cut and deveined.  All you have to do is defrost, peel, and cook.  This recipe makes about 6 tacos.

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