Shrimp Tacos With Pico De Gallo |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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I've been experimenting with the bounty of shrimp I seem to have accumulated in my freezer lately, and these shrimp tacos are a favorite. You can make it super simple by using the pre-made spicy mayo (I use the one by Kraft) or make your own. Read more . The meal is quick to go together, and the flavors work so well together. Ingredients:
shrimp |
1/2 pound medium to large raw shrimp, cut into bite size pieces |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
⅛ teaspoon cumin |
a couple dashes of garlic salt or sea salt |
pico de gallo |
1/2 sweet onion, diced finely |
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers (per your preference), diced finely |
1 tomato, seeded and diced |
1/4 bunch cilantro leaves (or you may serve this on the side if some people don’t care for cilantro) |
1/4 teaspoon sea salt |
1/4 teaspoon cumin |
(adjust seasonings to your taste – the flavors will intensify after about an hour) |
toppings |
finely shredded cabbage |
grated mexican cheese blend (or cheddar if you can’t get the mexican blend, or grate your own pepperjack, etc) |
cilantro leaves (if not added to the pico de gallo) |
spicy mayo (kraft makes a great already-made spicy mayo - or make your own with 1/2 cup each mayo and sour cream, and 1 to 3 chipotles in adobo - seeds removed and peppers diced finely - with a tablespoon or 2 of the adobo sauce) |
pico de gallo (recipe above) |
to serve |
soft corn tortillas |
hard corn tortillas |
soft flour tortillas |
*use whatever is your preference – i love the soft shell corn tortillas, so that is what i have pictured. |
Directions:
1. Prepare the pico de gallo first so that the flavors have at least an hour to blend together. It can be left out at room temperature for several hours.
2. Prepare the toppings and place each one in a separate small serving bowl.
3. Have a skillet heated and ready to warm the corn tortillas, if you are using corn rather than flour tortillas or hard shells. I find that heating the corn tortillas a minute or two on each side, with a spray of Pam in the skillet or a few drops of oil works great - if using flour or hard shell tortillas, warm as directed.
4. While shrimp are frying, begin heating the tortillas for serving – keep them in a warm oven, or a tortilla warmer if you have one.
5. Heat butter, olive oil and seasonings in skillet over medium heat; add shrimp.
6. Stir-fry until shrimp are done, about 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Remove shrimp from pan and serve immediately with the tortillas and toppings for everyone to make their own to their liking.
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