Every year, I get invited to participate in the Alligator Creek Festival. During this annual festival, attendees learned about sustainability, environmentally friendly practices, conservation efforts, and community engagement, among other topics. It is a super fun event to attend and to present at.
Every year, I participated by giving a grilling seafood demonstration. My intention is to promote the consumption of sustainable seafood products at home. This year, I will be making shrimp tacos. This recipe is easy to follow and delicious.
Shrimp Tacos
Pickled red onion
Ingredients:
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup of apple cider vinegar
½ tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup of hot water (not boiling)
Bay leaves and Pepper cloves.
Instructions
Slice red onion very thin; use a mandolin if you have one. Place onions in a glass container or a bowl, add a few bay leaves and pepper cloves. In a separate container, mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, and hot water, stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the liquid to the onions, let them sit aside for about 1 hour.
Shrimp Taco Sauce
Ingredients:
1/3 cup of sour cream
1/3 cup of mayonnaise
1 ½ Tbsp lime juice, squeezed
¾ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Sriracha sauce, or to taste, or Jalapeño Powder
Shrimp Tacos Toppings
Ingredients:
Soft tortillas or Hard Taco Shells
1/2 small purple cabbage, 2 cups shredded
Mexican crumbling cheese
1/4 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
Lime wedges to serve with
Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients:
1 lb. shrimp (medium or large), raw
1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Shrimp Taco Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside for the flavors to meld. Transfer to a squeezed bottle if desired.
2. Season the Shrimp – Thaw and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and place in a bowl. Add seasonings, olive oil, and garlic, and stir to combine.
3. Cook the Shrimp – Prepare your grill for medium-high heat. You could use skewers or a grilling basket to avoid shrimp falling through the grilling grate. Grill the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter.
4. Heat the Tortillas – Place the tortillas on the grill; it will take only a few seconds to warm the tortilla. Do not leave them unattended, or they will burn.
5. To Serve – Build tacos by arranging toppings and shrimp over each tortilla, and add the taco sauce.
For more information about seafood recipes that you could prepare with local seafood products, please follow this link: https://www.flseagrant.org/florida-sea-grant-chefs-educate-on-sustainable-seafood-selection-prep-during-florida-seafood-at-your-fingertips-live/
You will find not just the recipes but instructional videos. Enjoy, and please let me know if you decide to prepare this recipe.
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