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Homemade Shrimp Tacos

Taco from Scratch filled with Guacamole, Shrimp and Pickled Onions
Prep Time35 minutes
Cooking Time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: tacos from scratch
Author: Annely
Servings: 2

Adjust servings here:

Equipment

  • tortilla press or use a chopping board and/or rolling pin
  • frying pan

Ingredients
 

SHRIMP

  • 400 g raw shrimp peeled
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Tajín or mix chili flakes with salt and lime juice
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • a bit mixed pepper to taste
  • 2 clove garlic grated

TORTILLA

  • 140 grams corn flour masa harina
  • 250 ml warm water
  • a pinch salt

FILLING

  • guacamole
  • pickled red onions
  • coriander aka cilantro
  • sesame seeds
  • your favourite salsa

Instructions

MARINATE SHRIMP

  • Use a mixing bowl, add olive oil, Tajín, paprika powder, pepper, and grated garlic. Mix, then add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for about 20 minutes while you prepare the tortillas and toppings.

TORTILLA DOUGH

  • In a separate bowl, add the corn flour, warm water and a pinch of salt. Mix with your hands and knead until the dough is smooth and forms a large ball. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
  • Shape the tortillas. Divide the dough into small balls, slightly smaller than the size of a lime. Flatten each ball using a tortilla press or a chopping board. Place the dough between two sheets of baking paper or plastic to prevent sticking. Once pressed, place the tortillas on a wooden board to avoid them sticking to your surface.

GUACAMOLE

  • While the dough rests, make your guacamole using ripe avocados, lime juice, garlic, salt and any other ingredients you like. Set it aside.

TORTILLAS (part II)

  • Heat a dry frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the tortillas, one at a time, and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side until brown spots appear. Keep the cooked tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean cloth.

SHRIMP (part II)

  • Heat a bit of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and sear on both sides until browned and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

ASSEMBLE TACOS

  • Place a warm tortilla on a plate. Add a spoon of guacamole and spread Add a few seared shrimp and some pickled red onions. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped coriander, sesame seeds and your favorite salsa.

Notes

This recipe makes 8 tacos, enough for 2 servings.
Watch my Guacamole recipe here
Watch my Pickled Onions recipe here