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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Salsa

Name: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Salsa
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican with a West African twist
Ingredients: 450g of medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tsp of ground cayenne pepper; 1 tsp of smoked paprika; 2 tbsp of olive oil; Juice of 1 lime; Salt to taste; 8 soft tortillas; 2 large tomatoes, diced; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro; 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped; 1 clove of garlic, minced

Sizzle your senses with these Spicy Shrimp Tacos, featuring cayenne-kissed shrimp enveloped in soft tacos with zesty fresh salsa.

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Nestled within the soft embrace of tortillas lies a sizzling story of the ocean's bounty marrying the fiery thrill of cayenne. Our protagonist, the succulent shrimp, bathes in a marinade that sings of spice and everything nice. Each bite is a crescendo of flavors, a harmonious symphony where spice, succulence, and freshness dance jubilantly in the grand fiesta of your mouth. We craft a fresh salsa, plucked from the gardens of nature's abundance, each tomato, onion, and cilantro leaf adds a brushstroke to our edible canvas, culminating in an artful masterpiece. Join me on this culinary journey where every lunch is transformed into a celebration, a spicy fiesta of taste, encapsulating vibrant West African flavors with a global, Latin-inspired twist.

Gather around, fellow flavor-seekers, as we embark on a simple yet exotic adventure, no compass needed, just a hearty appetite and a love for zest. It's not just lunch, it's a culinary escapade, a vivid taste tapestry that beckons from afar, urging you to take another bite, and another, until there is no more but the sweet memory of spice-laden joy.

Ingredients

450g of medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp of ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp of smoked paprika
2 tbsp of olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
8 soft tortillas
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced

Instructions

1
Marinate the shrimp with cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, olive oil, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
2
While the shrimp marinates, combine the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic in a bowl to create the fresh salsa. Season with salt to taste.
3
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until opaque and slightly charred.
4
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds on each side.
5
Assemble the tacos by placing an equal amount of shrimp in each tortilla, topped with a generous spoonful of the fresh salsa.

Chef's Tip

For an even more authentic West African twist, try adding a pinch of ground 'grains of paradise' to the shrimp marinade for a unique peppery flavor.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the taco, a global sensation, has its roots traced back to the silver mines in Mexico during the 18th century? It's as much a treasure as the minerals they unearthed!

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