Citrus Shrimp Tacos
GRILLED CITRUS SHRIMP
- 1.5 lbs shrimp, tails clipped (I purchase peeled, deveined and steamed shrimp, approximately 2” long)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Sucanat or brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher sea salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 limes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Mix the dry ingredients, then incorporate the citrus zest. Coat shrimp and let marinate 30 minutes. Reserve minced garlic.
Heat cast iron pan on medium-high heat, add a splash of avocado oil then grill shrimp about 1 minute per side. Halfway through, add the minced garlic.
SPICY AVOCADO CREMA
- 2 oz feta cheese (I like blocks of feta in brine)
- 1 avocado
- 2 Tsp avocado oil
- Juice of 4 limes
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced
- 1 serrano chili, deseeded
Put all in Vitamix or food processor and process until smooth. Adjust flavors to your liking.
ORANGE LIME SALSA
- 2 oranges, peel and white pith removed and chopped
- 1 tsp serrano chili, deseeded and minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 Roma tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
- ½ c red onion, diced
- ⅓ c cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp kosher sea salt
- ¼ ground black pepper
Combine above ingredients and adjust flavors, if necessary, to your liking.
TO ASSEMBLE TACOS:
Spread dollops of Spicy Avocado Crema on warm tortillas and top with:
- Grilled shrimp
- Orange Lime Salsa
- Shredded red cabbage
- Cotija cheese, crumbled
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges for squeezing
Enjoy these tantalizing bursts of flavor!
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