Shrimp Tacos in Under 25 Minutes

Steps

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1. 1
   Thaw shrimp in cold running water for about 5 minutes, then drain well in a salad spinner.
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2. 2
   Shred the cabbage using a mandoline or knife. Julienne the carrot using a julienne peeler or knife. Seed and julienne the jalapeño, removing the pith.
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3. 3
   Combine shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and jalapeño in a bowl. Add a generous pinch of salt, honey or agave, and juice of one lime. Tear and add about 1/3 bunch cilantro. Toss gently to combine and taste, adjusting the balance of salt, sweet, and sour as needed.
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4. 4
   Squeeze the flesh of 2 ripe avocados into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt, juice from half a lime, 1 minced garlic clove, onion powder, and a pinch of chile flake. Mash with a fork until creamy and combined, then taste and adjust seasoning.
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5. 5
   In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, about 2 teaspoons lime juice from the other half lime, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir well to combine.
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6. 6
   Heat flour tortillas in a dry nonstick pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side until warm and pliable. Keep them warm in a tortilla warmer.
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7. 7
   In a bowl, toss drained shrimp with a drizzle of olive oil, a generous pinch of salt (about 1 tsp), paprika, chili powder, cumin, chile flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder (about 1/2 tsp each). Mix gently to coat evenly.
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8. 8
   Heat oil in a preheated nonstick pan over medium heat. Add seasoned shrimp (it should sizzle). Spread in an even layer and cook for about 1 minute until the edges start to turn from translucent to opaque.
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9. 9
   Flip the shrimp and cook for another 30 to 40 seconds until opaque and plump. Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
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10. 10
    To assemble each taco: place a warm flour tortilla on a plate, spread with about 1 tablespoon of the avocado mash, top with 8 to 9 shrimp, add a generous portion of the cabbage slaw, and finish with a generous drizzle of spicy garlic mayo.
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