Margarita Shrimp Tacos - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 lbs ocean garden mexican shrimp, shell-on, uncooked
    1/2 cup tequila
    1/2 cup lime juice
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 -2 garlic clove, minced
    2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
    24 (6 -7 inch) flour tortillas
    shredded lettuce, as needed
    salsa fresca, as needed
    Black Bean and Corn Relish ingredients
    1 (15 ounce) can black beans
    1 (10 ounce) can corn kernels
    1/2 cup red onion, chopped
    1/4 cup olive oil
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon oregano
Preparation
    Peel and devein shrimp, retaining tails, if desired; set aside.
    Combine tequila, lime juice, salt; pour over shrimp and marinate no more than 1 hour.
    Saute minced garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until light brown; add shrimp, cook and stir until done, 2 to 3 minutes. Add oil as needed. Sprinkle with cilantro and keep warm.
    For each taco, fold 2 soft tortillas together; fill with shredded lettuce and Black Bean and Corn Relish. Top with shrimp, avocado slices and salsa.
    Black Bean and Corn Relish directions:Rinse and drain beans; drain corn. Combine beans and corn with remaining ingredients; refrigerate to blend flavors. Makes about 3 cups.
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