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Shrimp Tacos

Servings

2

Serving size

3 tacos
COOKING TIME
30 minutes
CHILLING TIME
At least 1 hour.

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers. Store the filling separately from the taco shells or tortillas and then make tacos to order.

Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled, deveined and sliced in half lengthwise)
1/2 tsp.. Ground cumin
1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Chili powder
1 tsp. Paprika (smoked paprika is better)
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Olive oil
1 large White onions (thinly sliced)
4 ounces Cabbage, raw
6 medium (approx 5 inch dia) Taco shells
1/2 fruit without skin and seeds Avocados, raw (thinly sliced)

Instructions

Place the shrimp, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, paprika and salt in a small bowl.

Toss until well coated and refrigerate for at least an hour.

When ready to serve place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add the onion and cook for about 7 minutes. Stir frequently.

Reduce the heat to medium and the cabbage and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the shrimp and cook for about 5 to minutes. Stir frequently to coat the mix the onions, cabbage and shrimp together.

Serve in taco shells topped with avocado.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Make sure the taco shells are gluten-free.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

Easy, easy, easy! When I was working on this recipe I wanted to make it as simple as possible. All you have to do is toss the shrimp together with the spices, cook the onions and cabbage, and add the shrimp. Super simple.

"Little known fact, gentlemen. Tacos are the food of genius."

Heather Brewer, Author