Zesty Shrimp Tacos With Avocado And Fresh Pico
Flavorful, spice-rubbed shrimp tucked into warm corn tortillas with creamy avocado and handmade pico de gallo. A vibrant and satisfying Mexican-American classic that comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Before you start
Your 20-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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For the Pico de Gallo
For the Tacos
From Your Pantry
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Next: Dice the Roma tomatoes and red onion
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Dice the Roma tomatoes and red onion
Dice the Roma tomatoes and red onion, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Add them to a bowl with the juice of half the lime and a pinch of salt. Toss well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
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Pat the shrimp completely dry with a…
Pat the shrimp completely dry with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until they are pink, opaque, and cooked through. Remove from the heat.
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Warm the corn tortillas in a dry…
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds so they become pliable.
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Slice or roughly mash the avocado
Slice or roughly mash the avocado. Divide the avocado evenly across the warmed tortillas, top with the cooked shrimp, and finish with a generous spoonful of the fresh pico de gallo. Serve with the remaining lime cut into wedges.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Shrimp cook extremely quickly
Shrimp cook extremely quickly. They are perfectly done when they form a soft "C" shape; if they curl into a tight "O," they are slightly overcooked.
Warming your corn tortillas is essential
Warming your corn tortillas is essential. Serving them cold or at room temperature makes them prone to cracking and breaking.
You can make the pico de…
You can make the pico de gallo up to a day in advance. The resting time actually allows the lime juice to soften the bite of the raw red onion.
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