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Baja Fresh Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Make our Baja Fresh Shrimp Tacos Recipe at home tonight for your family. They are easy to make and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Kid Favorite, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Baja Fresh, Street Tacos, Tacos
Yield: 2 Street Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Avocado or 1/4 cup Guacamole store bought or homemade
  • Enough Oil to cook the Shrimp
  • 4 ounces medium Shrimp (about 10 Shrimp), peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce of choice
  • 1 small Tomato chopped
  • 1 small Onion chopped
  • Handful Cilantro chopped fine
  • Freshly squeezed Lemon and/or Lime Juice to taste
  • Two 6-inch Street Taco Corn Tortillas

Instructions

  • If using fresh avocado, starting at the top, with a very sharp knife, cut down into each avocado until you hit the pit. Cut completely around the avocado, top to bottom, touching the pit the entire time.
  • Pull the two halves of the avocado apart and remove the pit with a spoon.
  • Use the spoon to scoop the avocado out of the skin. Chop and set aside.
  • Coat the bottom of a skillet with oil.
  • Place over medium heat.
  • When oil is hot, cook shrimp until just starting to turn pink. Do not overcook.
  • Add water and hot sauce to shrimp. Cook, stirring, for a few minutes until water evaporates.
  • Add chopped tomato and onion.
  • Squeeze lemon and/or lime juice into skillet.
  • Remove skillet from heat once shrimp are firm.
  • Place tortillas in another skillet over medium heat. Cook for 20 seconds or so on each side until softened.
  • Place tortillas on a plate. Top with chopped cilantro and avocado. Add shrimp mixture.
  • Serve warm.

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