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Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Green Chile Salsa

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Salsa:

¼ piece onion

4 garlic cloves

4 large tomatillos, quartered

¾ cup cilantro sprigs

1 avocado

1 (4 ounce) can Ortega Diced Jalapeños

1 (4 ounce) can Ortega Mild Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients for shrimp:

2 pounds medium shrimp (peeled, tails off)

2 tablespoons Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons cooking oil

16 street style corn tortillas, warmed

Toppings:

Shredded lettuce

Cilantro sprigs

Red onion, sliced

Red jalapeño, finely chopped

Lime wedges for juicing

Instructions

Directions for salsa:

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a salsa bowl.

Directions for shrimp:

Place shrimp in a large bowl. Season with Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix, garlic salt and pepper. Toss until evenly seasoned.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are cooked through. Remove from heat.

To serve: place 2-3 warm tortillas on a serving plate, add 4-5 shrimp, top with lettuce, onion, salsa, cilantro, red jalapeño and a sprinkle of lime juice.

  • Author: Ericka Sanchez