Garlicky Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Garlicky Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes; Heaping 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; Heaping 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; Heaping 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon; Heaping 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 3 plum tomatoes, diced; 1 pound cooked and peeled small bay shrimp; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 8 taco shells or warmed 6-inch corn tortillas; 2 Hass avocados, cut into 1/3-inch dice; Salsa and lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1 pound cooked and peeled small bay shrimp
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
8 taco shells or warmed 6-inch corn tortillas
2 Hass avocados, cut into 1/3-inch dice
Salsa and lime wedges, for serving

1
In a bowl, cover the sun-dried tomatoes with hot water and let stand for 5 minutes.
2
Drain, pat dry and finely chop.
3
In a small bowl, combine the thyme, marjoram, tarragon, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
4
In a large skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil over moderate heat.
5
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6
Add the fresh and sun-dried tomatoes and the herb mixture and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
7
Add the shrimp and cilantro and cook until the shrimp are just heated through.
8
Fill the taco shells with the shrimp mixture and top with the diced avocados.
9
Alternatively, fill the warmed tortillas with the shrimp and avocados and fold in half.
10
Serve the tacos at once, with salsa and lime wedges.

710

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, Heaping 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, Heaping 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, Heaping 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, and more.

Yes, Garlicky Shrimp Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garlicky Shrimp Tacos

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