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Three soft shrimp tacos filled with beans, vegetables, and fresh cilantro are served in a rustic bowl with lime wedges. A side of salsa and a few tortilla chips are visible in the background.
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Tequila Shrimp Tacos

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An easy and tasty way to enjoy Taco Tuesday, Tequila Shrimp Tacos, prefect anytime of the year. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 - 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup Lime Juice
  • ¼ cup Tequila
  • 1 Tbsp ground Cumin
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil can also use Coconut, Olive or Canola Oil
  • ½ red Chili sliced (optional)
  • Soft flour Tortilla Shells
  • Serving Ideas:
  • Crispy Smoked Bacon cooked according to directions
  • Fresh simple Guacamole or sliced Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Fresh sliced Jalapenos
  • Lime Wedges
  • Sour Cream
  • Roasted Chipotle Salsa] or [Salsa Verde

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl or ziploc bag, add the Shrimp along with the Lime Juice, Tequila, Cumin, Salt, Oil and Chili (if using). Mix well to coat Shrimp, seal/cover and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. You can use either a stinkin' hot skillet or heat up your grill, once nice and hot, add the Shrimp and cook 5 - 8 minutes, turning halfway through. 
To Assemble:
  1. Warm up the flour Tortillas, spread on a bit of fresh Guacamole, pile on the hot Tequila Shrimp, add some crispy Smoked Bacon and top it off with Roasted Chipotle Salsa and a nice bit of fresh Cilantro scattered over it all.
  2. You can also add Sour Cream, fresh diced Tomatoes, sliced Chilies or anything that tickles your fancy.
ENJOY!

    Notes

    • Recipe can be easily doubled. 
    • Use 1/2 lb of Shrimp per person.

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