Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- If frozen, thaw the shrimp in cold water.
- Once thawed, drain the shrimp in a colander, then thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. This helps the marinade and seasoning stick better.
- In a bowl large enough to hold the shrimp, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, Spanglish Asadero seasoning, and cumin until well combined.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate for 10-15 minutes — don't go much longer than that, or the lime juice will start to "cook" the shrimp like ceviche.
- While the shrimp marinates, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Shrimp cook extremely fast, so you want a solid sear on each side without leaving them in the pan too long.
- At the same time, heat a second skillet or comal over medium-high heat with a small amount of vegetable oil, for the tortillas.
- Once the tortilla skillet is hot but not smoking, warm the tortillas until hot and pliable with a slight crust — this helps keep them from falling apart under the shrimp and toppings. Keep the warmed tortillas in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in a clean towel.
- By now the shrimp skillet should be plenty hot. Add the shrimp in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (shrimp release a lot of water as they cook, and overcrowding will steam them instead of searing them). Sear for 1-2 minutes, then flip and cook about 1 more minute on the other side, until the shrimp turn a slight pale pink.
- Remove the shrimp to a bowl or serving dish.
- Serve in the warm tortillas with cabbage salsa and jalapeño cream sauce, or your favorite toppings, and a slice of lime.
Notes
Makes about 8-10 tacos, depending on how heavy you stuff ’em. The key to this one is timing — don’t over-marinate the shrimp, and don’t overcrowd the pan when searing.
Pairs perfectly with our Cabbage Salsa and Jalapeño Cream Sauce — all three were made to go together.
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