Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 4 tsp fresh lime juice (divided)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp hot smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 tsp salt (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp grated lime rind
  • 1 Granny Smith apple (thinly sliced)
  • 1 minced seeded jalapeño pepper
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 oz crumbled queso fresco
  1. Combine 1 Tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp lime juice, cumin, paprika, and red pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Add the shrimp and spice mixture in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal. Let stand 15 minutes.
  3. Combine 1 1/2 tsp oil, 2 tsp juice, onions, 1/8 tsp salt, rind, apple, and jalapeño and mix
  4. Remove shrimp from bag and throw away the marinade.
  5. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  7. Arrange half of shrimp in pan; grill 2 minutes on each side or until done.
  8. Remove from pan, make sure you keep the shrimp warm.
  9. Repeat procedure with remaining shrimp.
  10. Place 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates, and divide shrimp evenly among tortillas.
  11. Divide salsa evenly among tacos, and top with queso fresco.