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Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos

March 22, 2018 by Lovoni +

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Although somewhat of a stretch for Creole & probably tacos, the combination works in this Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos recipe.  My concern wasn’t the colliding of two cuisines. My concerns were: make it fast, fresh & reasonably healthy. 

Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos

Although many would disagree, there’s really no hard & fast rules when it comes to cooking, apart from the obvious food science stuff. Flavors loosely stolen from different cuisines to come together to make your own, opens up a world of possibilities. 

Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos

And although I dislike too many rules, my one hard & fast one is to include lots of fresh ingredients in whatever I make. For flavor, nutrients & texture. 

Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos

The tacos start with a simple mixture whipped-up in a couple of minutes by combining mayo, sriracha, honey & lime. This can also double as a dip for veggies or a salad dressing. 

Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos

The shrimp is simple Creole seasoning, garlic & a drizzle of oil. The seasoning gives robust flavor & a little heat without having to use a ‘War & Peace’ list of spices. This wasn’t the recipe for a lofty ingredient list. The tacos are topped with green onion, cilantro & lime salsa. Baby romaine lettuce for crunch & avocado for its butteriness. 

Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos

Small, street taco-sized tortillas are perfect for not consuming scads of bread. I’ve tried, I can’t give up my bread but I can cut down. Compromise. I’d rather enjoy a little than none at all. 

Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos

And just like that, dinner was done. This is a recipe that will remain on our regular meal roster. It’s quick to throw together. It has all the vibrant, fresh elements my husband & I love. And it’s a really bloody good recipe. I’d serve this to friends in a heartbeat. Some beers, maybe a pitcher of margarita & you’re good. And if you love these flavors, make sure you try Bean & Beans Nachos – more time consuming but if you’re looking to add something else to the menu, these nachos would be perfect. Until next time, cheers lovelies, 

 

Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos

 

Spicy Creole Shrimp Street Tacos
2018-03-21 06:28:07
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Ingredients
  1. SPICY SAUCE
  2. 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  3. 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  4. 1 tablespoon lime juice
  5. 1 tablespoon honey
  6. TACOS
  7. 1 tablespoon veg oil, plus extra for brushing
  8. 12 jumbo raw shrimp (prawns), peeled, deveined & halved horizontally
  9. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  10. 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  11. 1 tablespoon honey
  12. 2 tablespoons water
  13. 8 small flour street taco tortillas
  14. 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  15. 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
  16. 2 tablespoons lime juice
  17. pinch salt & pepper
  18. 8 small baby lettuce leaves
  19. 1 large ripe avocado, peeled & sliced
Instructions
  1. To make the spicy sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
  2. To make the tacos: Combine 1 tablespoon of oil, shrimp, seasoning, garlic & honey together in a medium sized bowl or re-sealable bag.
  3. Brush each tortilla with a little oil or spray with cooking spray. Cook on a heated griddle or grill or in frying pan for about 2 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear or the tortillas are warm & golden. Carefully fold in half; cover & keep warm.
  4. Heat a medium sized frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp. Cook, stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp are almost cooked & curled. Add the water to deglaze the pan & cook a minute until almost all the water is evaporate taking care not to overcook the shrimp.
  5. Combine green onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt & pepper in a small bowl.
  6. To assemble tacos, spread some spicy sauce inside each tortilla. Add a lettuce leaf, avocado, shrimp & top with some green onion mixture. Makes 8.
By Lovoni
Fresh Hunger https://freshhunger.com/
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Filed Under: Appetizers, featured, Fish & Seafood, Grilling, Lunch, Mains, popular, Seasonal - spring & summer Tagged With: creole, shrimp, shrimp tacos, street tacos, tacos

Comments

  1. Linda L. says

    June 15, 2021 at 8:49 pm

    Ridiculously good!!! Made it tonight, because I was inspired by your recipe. It will be in rotation and served to guests!

    • Lovoni says

      June 16, 2021 at 8:51 am

      Fantastic. I’m so happy you made it and loved it.

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