Sunday, March 25, 2012

SHRIMP TACOS



Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients:
About 20 medium raw shrimp, 26-30 count (peeled and deveined).
4 whole wheat tortillas*
2 tbsp olive oil divided
half a medium yellow onion, sliced thin
1/4 of a green pepper, sliced thin
1/4 cup frozen corn
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small tomato, roughly diced
handful of romaine hearts, torn into pieces

Spice mix:
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chille powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground red pepper


Directions:1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
In a medium skilet saute onions, peppers, and corn, in 1 tbsp olive oil, until tender. Remove from skilet, set aside.
In a large bowl combine spices
Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towel.Toss shrimp in spices until well coated.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil and saute shrimp until just pink and translucent ( about 1 1/2- 2 min per side).
Grill tortillas, until slightly charred and pliable, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.) Spoon peppers and onions on the tortilla, then top with about 4 or 5 shrimp, garnish with romain, tomatoes and a sprig of cilantro.






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