Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos

Adopted from /r/gifrecipes for “Chili Lime Steak Tacos”
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Components

  • Guacamole

Ingredients

  • 20-30 raw shrimp

  • 2 tbsp. lime juice (~1 lime)

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 1 bag soft taco tortillas

  • 1 block queso fresco cheese

Directions

  • combine spices and garlic and mix into a marinade

  • clean and peel shrimp

  • baste shrimp with marinade and set in plastic bag for 1-8 hours

  • simmer on covered pan for 3-5 minutes

  • serve with tortillas, guacamole and queso fresco

↓ This is a component-based recipe (fancy talk for making the dish in pieces, then assembling). ↓

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • 3 avocados

  • 2 roma tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup onion

  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper

  • 1 serrano pepper

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 tbsp. cilantro

  • 2 tbsp. lime juice (~1 lime)

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 tsp. cumin

  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne

Steps

  • combine avocados, lime and spices in a mixing bowl

  • mash with potato masher until preferred consistency

  • add diced onion, tomatoes, garlic and peppers

  • makes one heaping bowl