Shrimp Tacos

Name: Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 small jalapeño chile; 2 c. corn kernels; 1 can black beans; 1 lb. shelled and deveined medium shrimp; 2 limes; 1 avocado; 1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves; 8 flour tortillas

Published: Aug 3, 2009

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Use your microwave to quickly cook a shrimp taco filling.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion
1 small jalapeño chile
2 cups corn kernels
1 can black beans
1 lb. shelled and deveined medium shrimp
2 limes
1 avocado
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
8 flour tortillas

Directions

1. Step 1In microwave-safe large bowl, combine oil, onion, and jalapeño; microwave on High 4 minutes, stirring once.
2. Step 2Add corn and beans; cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High 2 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and microwave 3 to 4 minutes longer or just until shrimp turn opaque throughout.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, make avocado salsa: From 1 lime, squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. Cut remaining lime into 8 wedges; set aside. In small bowl, combine lime juice, avocado, and cilantro.
4. Step 4Just before serving tacos, place stack of tortillas between damp paper towels on microwave-safe plate; microwave on High 15 to 20 seconds or until warm.
5. Step 5Divide shrimp mixture and avocado salsa among tortillas; fold over to eat out of hand. Serve with lime wedges.