Baja Shrimp Tacos - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (try chipotle or ancho)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Tacos
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (35-40 count)
4 cups finely shredded coleslaw mix (or green and red cabbage)
1 cup prepared guacamole (homemade is best)
1 (10 ounce) taco-sized flour tortillas, warmed (8 per package size)
Preparation
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In a small bowl, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, oil, honey, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper. Set aside.
Heat broiler to high. In medium-size bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the marinade and the shrimp. In second medium-size bowl, combine remaining marinade and the cole slaw mix. Let both marinate for 10 minutes.
Transfer shrimp to a broiler pan. Broil, 2 to 3 inches from heat, for 6 to 7 minutes, turning once. Note: Alternatively, shrimp may be cooked by grilling or pan sauteing.
Spread a tortilla with about 2 tablespoons guacamole. Top with 4 or 5 shrimp and 1/4 cup slaw. Repeat with all ingredients.
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