Mezcal Shrimp Tacos With Guac Crema Recipes

SWEET N' SPICY SHRIMP LETTUCE TACOS

Steps:

• Separate the lettuce into cups and reserve.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a skillet and saute the corn over medium-high heat until light golden at edges. Season with salt and pepper. To the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp begin to turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and seafood seasoning and toss 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and heads up ¿ keep your head back to avoid a sinus attack! Add in the lime zest, agave and Sriracha. Toss and remove to a serving plate.
• Dress the avocado with the lime juice.
• Serve the shrimp with the lettuce for taco building. Fill the lettuce with the shrimp and top with scallions, avocado and cilantro.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH CILANTRO-LIME CREMA

Steps:

• Rinse defrosted shrimp under cold water, drain, and pat dry.
• Combine shrimp, chili powder, garlic, paprika, cumin, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coriander, and orange zest in a bowl. Mix well.
• Heat olive oil in nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
• While shrimp cooks, prepare crema by whisking together sour cream, zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cilantro, garlic powder, and 1 pinch each of salt and black pepper.
• Heat corn tortillas in either a pan or on a griddle over low heat, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to let them burn. Set aside.
• Assemble tacos by spreading 1 teaspoon crema across each tortilla, adding 3 or 4 shrimp, 2 slices of avocado, a sprinkle of fresh red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Serve with sliced limes to squeeze on top and extra crema on the side.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH PICKLED CABBAGE AND AVOCADO CREMA

Steps:

• For the pickled cabbage: Whisk together the white vinegar and sugar in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cabbage and jalapeno and mix to combine. Season with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the shrimp: In a blender, puree 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the adobo peppers, garlic, tomato paste, honey and lime juice until smooth. Pour into a large mixing bowl and add the shrimp, tossing to evenly coat. Preheat the broiler to high.
• For the avocado crema: Put the avocado, lime zest and juice, olive oil, cilantro and sour cream in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Put the sliced red onion in a mixing bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the shrimp on a sheet pan in an even layer. Scatter the onion slices around the shrimp. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Heat the corn tortillas on both sides on a griddle or over an open flame on your stovetop burner.
• Assemble the tacos, layering each tortilla with the avocado crema, shrimp and pickled cabbage. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!