Tuesday, April 5, 2011

BAJA-STYLE SHRIMP TACOS

Marinade and Dressing
1/3 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 TBS honey
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp pepper

Tacos
1 pound cleaned medium shrimp (35-40 count)
4 Cups finely shredded cole slaw mix (or green and red cabbage)
1 package taco-size flour tortillas (8 per package)
1 cup prepared guacamole

1. Marinade and Dressing.
In a small bowl, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, oil, honey, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper.

2. Tacos. Heat broile to high. In medium-size bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the marinade and the shrimp. In a second medium-size bowl, combine remaining marinade and the cole slaw mix. Let both marinated for 10 minutes.

3. Transfer shrimp to a broiler pan. Broil, 2 to 3 inches from heat, for 6 to 7 minutes, turning once.

4. Spread a tortilla with about 2 tablespoons guacamole. Top with 4 or 5 shrimp and 1/4 cup slaw.
Repeat with all ingredients