These tacos have full flavor and are a fresh and light alternative to a traditional taco.
Ingredients
- 28 medium shrimp, shell on
- 1/4 cup of tequila (We like Casa Amigos)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced, plus 2 limes cut into wedges
- Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- Cilantro Cream Sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
Mix together tequila, cumin, paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper (optional) together with shrimp (shells on) and marinate for at least 20 minutes. Place sauté pan on medium heat with coconut oil, once hot, pour shrimp (shell on) and marinade directly into the sauté pan. Cook until shrimp is pink (about 2-3 minutes) and while shrimp is in sauté pan squeeze fresh lime over the top and stir. Remove from heat.
For the Cilantro Cream Sauce, mix all ingredients together and chill for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor.
Place shrimp (shell on) on warm tortilla and garnish with cabbage, red peppers, fresh green onions, cilantro, feta cheese with a drizzle of the cilantro cream sauce.
*Shrimp shells are digestible and contain loads of healthy material that are beneficial to your health and well being.
