Baja Shrimp Taco Recipe
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Assembly
Method
Prepare the Shrimp
- 1
Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Shrimp
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Tacos
- 3
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 4
Build the Tacos
On each tortilla, layer a portion of cooked shrimp, followed by shredded cabbage, slices of avocado, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle sour cream over the top.
- 5
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Enjoy!
