Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons black peppercorns; 3 quarts water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 limes, quartered; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 12 6-inch corn tortillas; ¾ cup chopped tomato; ½ cup sour cream; ½ cup chopped green onion

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons black peppercorns
3 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 limes, quartered
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
12 6-inch corn tortillas
¾ cup chopped tomato
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped green onion

1
Place the peppercorns on a double layer of cheesecloth.
2
Gather edges of cheesecloth together, and tie securely.
3
Combine cheesecloth bag, water, salt, red pepper, and lime quarters in a Dutch oven.
4
Bring to a boil, cook 2 minutes.
5
Add Shrimp, cook 2 minutes or until done.
6
Drain.
7
Discard cheesecloth bag and lime quarters.
8
Combine shrimp, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeno pepper, tossing well to coat.
9
Heat tortillas according to package directions (I spray my corn tortillas with Pam on each side and cook them on a griddle).
10
Spoon 1/3 cup shrimp mixture into each tortilla; top each taco with 1 T.
11
tomato, 2 t.
12
sour cream and 2 t.
13
onions.
14
*Shredded rotisserie chicken or flaked, cooked fish also works well in these tacos.

480

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons black peppercorns, 3 quarts water, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground red pepper, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Tacos

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