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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

These shrimp tacos are fun and easy. You can serve them with a variety of toppings and everyone can make their own creation. You can also use this seasoning mix to grill your favorite NC fish and make fish tacos.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Shrimp, cilantro, tomato

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Ingredients

4
eight inch flour tortillas
3/4
tsp. salt
3/4
tsp. smoked paprika
1/2
tsp. ground cumin
1/2
tsp. curry powder
1/8
tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8
tsp. ground cinnamon
24
large shrimp, peeled and deveined (6 shrimp per taco)
Chopped cilantro, lime wedges, plain yogurt, lettuce, tomato

Directions

Combine salt, paprika, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, and cinnamon.

Sprinkle over shrimp and toss to combine.

Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill until done or wrap in aluminum foil and grill until done.

Heat tortillas in the oven or microwave until warm.

Serve tortillas filled with spicy grilled shrimp and serve with the chopped cilantro, lime wedges, plain yogurt, lettuce and diced tomato.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.