Garlic Shrimp Tacos Inspired By Surf Taco Food

GARLIC SHRIMP TACOS RECIPE

Steps:

• Quarter the tomatoes.
• Peel the garlic cloves.
• Heat a large dry frying pan to medium-hot. Add the quartered tomatoes, garlic, and árbol chiles to toast.
• Toast the chiles for 30 seconds on each side and then remove from the pan.
• Toast the garlic for 2 more minutes then remove from the pan.
• Continue to toast the tomatoes until they blacken.
• Add all of the ingredients except the oil to your blender and blend for 1 minute.
• In the same frying pan that you toasted the tomatoes, garlic and chiles heat the 2 tablespoons of oil to high heat.
• Pour the blended salsa into the hot oil.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer, then cook the salsa for 10 minutes.
• Pour 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into the bowl with the cabbage.
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
• Mix thoroughly so that all of the cabbage is coated with vinegar and salt.
• Set aside until you are ready to serve your tacos. Stir just before serving.
• If your shrimp come with the shells, remove the shells and discard.
• Devein the shrimp by making an incision lengthwise along the back of the shrimp and gently remove the black vein with the tip of a knife.
• Finely chop the garlic.
• Preheat a large frying pan to medium-hot. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring 3 times so that the garlic doesn't burn.
• Add the shrimp to the pan and stir to coat the shrimp with butter.
• Cook the shrimp for about 6 minutes until just cooked through. Stir and turn the shrimp every minute. To check for doneness, cut a couple of shrimp in half. If the shrimp is a pinkish white throughout it is fully cooked. If there are still translucent spots the shrimp needs to be cooked more. Cook for 1 more minute and then check for doneness again.
• Warm the tortillas on a comal or griddle.
• On each corn tortilla, layer a bed of cabbage slaw, 3 shrimps and then a dollop of salsa on each shrimp.
• Serve 3 tacos per person.

GARLIC SHRIMP TACOS (INSPIRED BY SURF TACO)

Steps:

• First, marinate the shrimp. Place peeled, cleaned, defrosted shrimp in a medium bowl and toss together with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit while you prepare the other elements of the tacos.
• Start the cabbage next so it has a chance to marry with the salt and lime juice before serving. Cut a small green cabbage in half from the top through the core, then cut one of the halves in half again. Remove the core from one quarter and very thinly slice the cabbage. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and lime juice. Toss with your hands, rubbing a bit to help the salt and lime juice tenderize the cabbage.
• To make the cilantro sauce, mince the garlic and then use the side of a chef's knife to smash the salt and garlic together into a paste. In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic-salt paste, and pepper. When well combined, gently stir in the chopped cilantro.
• To make the pico de gallo, stir together the tomatoes, red onion, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Heat the tablespoon of safflower oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until opaque, about one minute per side.
• Bring ingredients to the table and let everyone assemble their own tacos, or plate by filling each tortilla with some shrimp, cabbage, pico de gallo and a drizzle of cilantro sauce.

VIETNAMESE-INSPIRED SHRIMP SPRING ROLL TACOS

Steps:

• For the Mexican peanut-chile sauce: Set a medium saucepan over medium heat, then pour in the oil. Drop in the peanuts and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the peanuts begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the sesame and cumin seeds and cook, keeping a close eye on it and stirring often, until the sesame seeds turn golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the chipotle powder and saute for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat and immediately pour everything into a blender. Add the warm water, rice vinegar and brown sugar. Pop the lid on, and use a kitchen towel to hold it down. Blend until the mixture is nearly smooth (see Cook's Note). Spoon into a bowl and set aside.
• For the nuoc cham: Stir together the warm water, fish sauce, lime juice, granulated sugar, rice vinegar and salt in a bowl. Add the carrots and cucumber and set aside.
• For the spring roll tacos: Set a medium saucepan of water over high heat and let it come to a boil. Add the ginger and some salt, then carefully add the shrimp. Stir, then allow to cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a plate using a slotted spoon.
• Allow the water to come back to a boil, then add the noodles and turn the heat off. Allow to sit until the noodles are tender but not mushy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the noodles to a bowl using tongs or a spider and set aside. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the tortillas one at a time, cooking for 1 minute each.
• To make a taco, spread a tablespoon or so of the peanut-chile sauce on a tortilla. Place some noodles on top followed by the carrots and cucumber in nuoc cham. Top with 3 shrimp and the cilantro and mint leaves. Serve!

SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine shrimp, taco seasoning, garlic and 2 T. lime juice; toss to coat.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimps turn pink.
• Remove shrimp from skillet; place on plate.
• cook remaining juices in skillet for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Return shrimp and coat with juices.
• Remove from heat.
• In small bowl, toss avocado with remaining lime juice.
• Spoon shrimp mixture into taco shells.
• Top with lettuce, avocado and tomato.
• Serve with salsa.

GARLIC SHRIMP TACOS WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp, onions and cumin; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until onions are crisp-tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and peppers; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp turn pink.
• Top tortillas with shrimp mixture and cheese; fold in half.