Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Salsa with Flour Tortillas is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a zesty garlic salsa, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Here’s a basic recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Salsa:
- 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped (adjust to your preferred level of spiciness)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Flour tortillas
- Sour cream or Mexican crema
- Sliced avocado
- Lime wedges
- Instructions:
- Prepare the Garlic Salsa:
- In a medium saucepan, heat a little olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and jalapeño peppers. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, lime juice, and half of the chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the salsa simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the spiciness and seasoning according to your taste.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the shrimp with ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
- To assemble each taco, place a few shrimp in the center of a tortilla.
- Spoon some garlic salsa over the shrimp.
- Top with avocado slices and a dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Serve your Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Salsa with Flour Tortillas immediately. Enjoy your delicious homemade shrimp tacos!
Feel free to customize the toppings and level of spiciness to suit your preferences. This dish is perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Prepare the Garlic Salsa: