Best Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos With Pineapple Poblano Salsa Give It Some Thyme Recipes

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS

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Make and share this Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jess N

Categories Mexican

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 lb medium shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen)
8 ounces sea scallops (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons tequila
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 large green sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 warmed flour tortillas (9- to 10-inch)
6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (1-1/2 cups) or 6 ounces chihuahua cheese (1-1/2 cups)
6 lime wedges

Steps:

Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp.
Rinse shrimp and scallops. Cut scallops in half; set aside.
In a mixing bowl stir together lime juice, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil, tequila, garlic, pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, and pepper.
Add shrimp and scallops.
Cover; chill 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and peppers over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 2 minutes.
Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Add shrimp mixture to skillet; bring to boiling. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque.
Using a slotted spoon, fill each tortilla with about 3/4 cup shrimp mixture.
Top with cheese. Roll. Spoon a small amount of remaining shrimp mixture with some of the juices over rolls.

PINEAPPLE SHRIMP TACOS

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Taste the tropics with our cool, crispy take on shrimp tacos. Wrapping the shells in lettuce adds even more crunch while keeping the tacos tidy after you take a bite. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large sweet orange pepper, sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, sliced
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 cup pineapple tidbits
1 envelope fajita seasoning mix
1/3 cup water
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or shredded mozzarella cheese
8 large romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

Cook shrimp in 2 teaspoons oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute the peppers, onion and pineapple in remaining oil until vegetables are tender. Add seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Return shrimp to the skillet; heat through. Spoon onto tortillas; top with cheese. Wrap lettuce around tortillas to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 1123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.