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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

For the sauce

  • 2 Tbs buttermilk
  • 2 Tbs mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup shredded mild white cheese

For the shrimp

  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

For the salsa

  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 to tomato, diced
  • 1 Tbs chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp lime juice

plus

  • 8 corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Mix up the sauce ingredients and set aside in a small serving bowl.
  • Mix up the spices for the shrimp then toss the shrimp in with the spices.
  • Mix the avocado and tomato salsa together and set aside in a small serving bowl.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat (I used a cast iron skillet). Coat with a small bit of oil, then cook the shrimp about 2 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove to a small serving bowl.
  • Wipe the skillet and then heat the corn tortillas until warmed through, one at a time.
  • Serve everyone 1 or 2 corn tortillas and let them build their own tacos.