Shrimp Verde Tacos Recipe

Name: Shrimp Verde Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 c. cilantro (leaves only, stems removed, not packed); 1/2 c. canola oil; 1 1/2 t. salt; 1/2 t. pepper; 1/4 t. cayenne; juice from 2 lemons (or 3 T bottled); 2 lbs. Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails (12-25 per lb.); Serve with; 24 corn tortillas; Sliced avocado wedges; Bottled pico de gallo; Crumbled cotija cheese; 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 mins.; Optional: purchased or homemade coleslaw, tossed with 1/2 c. minced cilantro; Cilantro and Lemon or Lime wedges for garnish

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 c. cilantro (leaves only, stems removed, not packed)
1/2 c. canola oil
1 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/4 t. cayenne
juice from 2 lemons (or 3 T bottled)
2 lbs. Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails (12-25 per lb.)
Serve with
24 corn tortillas
Sliced avocado wedges
Bottled pico de gallo
Crumbled cotija cheese
12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 mins.
Optional: purchased or homemade coleslaw, tossed with 1/2 c. minced cilantro
Cilantro and Lemon or Lime wedges for garnish

1
Light and preheat medium grill.
2
Combine first five ingredients in the (hopefully Kitchenaid!)blender and whirl until garlic is minced and marinade is emulsified (app. 10-15 pulses) and pour into a 1 gallon Ziploc bag. Add shrimp (thawed if frozen) and shake gently to combine.
3
Chill for 30 minutes.
4
As shrimp is chilling, prepare garnishes and toast tortillas on lightly oiled pan. Rest on oven-proof plate covered in tinfoil stored in the oven set on Warm or 200 degrees.
5
When grill is medium hot, string 6 shrimp on each bamboo skewer and grill until pink and well done, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Serve skewers of shrimp with warm tortillas, crumbled cotija cheese and avocado slices, sqeezing fresh limes over the tacos when serving.

1028

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 c. cilantro (leaves only, stems removed, not packed), 1/2 c. canola oil, 1 1/2 t. salt, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Verde 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 Verde Tacos

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