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Southwest Shrimp Tacos

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Put together a flavor fiesta in no time! Tacos are perfect for an easy weeknight meal!

Southwest Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients 

  • 10 to 12 (10-inch) wooden skewers
  • 2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp (21/25 count)
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 16 to 20 (8-inch) soft taco-size gluten free corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • Lime wedges
  1. Soak skewers in water 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Coat cold cooking grate of grill with cooking spray, and place on grill. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat.
  3. Toss shrimp with hot sauce and next 4 ingredients. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill shrimp, covered with grill lid, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink.
  4. Grill tortillas 1 minute on each side or until warmed.
  5. Combine cabbage and carrots. Remove shrimp from skewers just before serving. Serve shrimp in warm tortillas with cabbage mixture and lime wedges.

ENJOY!

Kwegyirba Croffie is a freelance Associate Producer at News 12 Connecticut and a Special Events/Event Planning and Social Media Intern at College Lifestyles (TM). She is a Quinnipiac University alumni and a sister of Alpha Delta Pi. She enjoy cupcakes,Broadway musicals, Forever 21 ,giraffes, peacock feathers, orchids, lillies and anything Disney.