Baja Shrimp Tacos

Baja Shrimp Tacos

Baja Shrimp Tacos

Yield 4
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
10 Min
Cook time
3 Min
Total time
13 Min

Baja shrimp tacos are dedicated to summer produce, succulent shrimp, and a fancy dinner that is really easy.

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Ingredients

  • 8 corn tacos, small
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 tomatillos, dehusked and chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, fine chopped
  • 1 mango, peeled, cored, and cubed
  • 2 limes, juice
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced small
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the taco shells upside down on a wire oven rack, each one over 2 of the wires, so they can bake in a "taco" shape. Bake at 350 degrees F until they are crispy about 5 minutes.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place the shrimp in the boiling water, lower the temp to a simmer. and cook for just a couple of minutes until the shrimp turns pink. Remove immediately and put in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and chip into 1/2 inch pieces.
  3. Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and add all the ingredients. Stir.
  4. Serve the filling and taco shells.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

321

Fat

4 g

Sat. Fat

1 g

Carbs

50 g

Fiber

6 g

Net carbs

44 g

Sugar

18 g

Protein

30 g

Sodium

140 mg

Cholesterol

183 mg
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Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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