Shrimp Tacos with Green Apple Salsa

(from fearama’s recipe box)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 2 people

Categories: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3/4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/6 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lime rind
  • 1/2 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 minced seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 1/2 ounce crumbled queso fresco

Directions

  1. Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons lime juice, cumin, paprika, and red pepper in a small bowl. Combine shrimp and spice mixture in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal. Let stand 15 minutes.

  2. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 2 teaspoons juice, onions, 1/8 teaspoon salt, rind, apple, and jalapeño; toss.

  3. Remove shrimp from bag; discard marinade. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Arrange half of shrimp in pan; grill 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining shrimp. Toast the tortillas in grill pan, if desired. Place 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates, and divide shrimp evenly among tortillas. Divide salsa evenly among tacos, and top with queso fresco.

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