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Southwestern Shrimp Soft Tacos

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Southwestern Shrimp Soft Tacos

Southwestern Shrimp Soft Tacos

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Equipment

  • - Tortilla Press: A handy tool for evenly flattening tortillas to achieve an authentic texture and presentation.

  • - Sauté Pan: Ideal for sautéing vegetables commonly used in Southwestern dishes such as peppers or onions.

  • - Cast Iron Skillet: Provides even heat distribution, perfect for searing shrimp or making a southwestern skillet meal.

  • - Mexican Rolling Pin: Essential for rolling out tortillas or tamales; optional if already owned.

  • - Tortilla Slicer: For neatly slicing tortillas into equal, thin pieces suitable for garnishing or serving.

  • - Mexican Spice Rack: A convenient way to store and access spices while cooking, including those used in Southwestern flavors.

  • - Tortilla Bowl: Serves tacos in a fun and rustic manner, ideal for casual dining experiences.

  • - Strainer: Essential tool for straining cooked shrimp and vegetables before adding them to tacos.

  • - Taco Press: Quick tool for making uniform, crispy shells when opting to make tortillas from scratch.

  • - Grill Pan: Great for grilling shrimp and vegetables, providing an authentic southwestern barbecue flavor.

  • - Mexican Measuring Spoons Set: Essential for accurate ingredient measurements in traditional and Southwestern dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced red onion

  • 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 1/2 tsp Jamaican jerk or Cajun seasoning

  • 1/8 tsp paprika

  • 16 shrimp, shelled, deveined, tails removed

  • 2 ears corn (or 1 cup canned or frozen and thawed)

  • Vegetable-oil cooking spray

  • 6 Roma tomatoes, diced

  • 1 green onion, chopped

  • Lime- or lemon-pepper seasoning

  • 4 lowfat whole-wheat tortillas

  • 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 green onion, chopped

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Combine marinade ingredients with 1/4 cup water and season with salt. Add shrimp; refrigerate 1 hour. To make relish, cut corn kernels off cob. Lightly spray a sturdy skillet with cooking spray and heat over moderately high heat. (Avoid Teflon pans, which should not be used when cooking at such high temperatures.) Stir-fry corn until golden brown. Pour corn into a bowl and add remaining relish ingredients; season with salt. Remove shrimp and reserve marinade. Lightly spray the same skillet with cooking spray and heat on high until very hot. Toss in a few shrimp at a time and cook until just opaque; remove shrimp. Pour marinade into pan, bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes; lower heat and simmer until thick. Put 4 shrimp on each tortilla; top with corn relish and marinade sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onion.
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