Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Tasty Tin

Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

Mexican

Category

Entree

Celebrate taco Tuesday with these easy to make shrimp tacos!  Don't like shrimp?  Substitute your favorite white fish or even chicken!  Not a fan of spicy?  Our regular Garlic Dust is perfect for you.

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 Haas avocado, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

  • 3 tablespoons chopped pineapple or mango

  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon To Taste

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined 16/20 ct shrimp

  • 2 teaspoon Spicy Garlic Dust

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 tortillas (corn or flour work)

  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

Directions

  1. Combine the avocado, onion, jalapeno pepper, pineapple or mango, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a bowl and set aside. Combine the shrimp, Spicy Garlic Dust, To Taste in a bowl and set aside.

  2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side or until opaque. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

  3. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until hot and lightly toasted, about 30 seconds per side.

  4. Serve 2 tortillas on each plate and top each with 2 tablespoons avocado mixture and the shrimp, top with lettuce. Serve immediately.

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