Golden Fig Fine Foods

Shrimp Tacos with Strawberry Salsa

  • 1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (We love the Wild Mountain Cumin from Burlap & Barrel!)
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tb BBQ Herbs
  • A few shakes of kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes
  • 2 Tb fresh lime juice
  • Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Avocado Sauce (recipe follows)
  • Strawberry Salsa (recipe follows)
  • 1/2 C queso fresco, crumbled
  • Flour tortillas and cooked white rice, for serving
  1. Mix together garlic cloves and dry spices. Toss shrimp in spice blend and let rest 20-30 minutes at room temperature. (While shrimp is marinating, make your salsas/sauces!)
  2. Skewer and grill shrimp just a few minutes on each side until done. Remove from skewers and toss with fresh lime juice and cilantro. Cover bowl and let rest while heating up tortillas.
  3. Spoon a little rice into middle of warmed flour tortilla. Place four or five shrimp on top. Drizzle with avocado sauce, spoon a little strawberry salsa and top with some crumbled queso fresco, wrap and serve hot.

Avocado Sauce

  • 1 avocado, mashed
  • 3 Tb sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seed
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  1. Stir together and set aside.

Strawberry Salsa (Equally yummy on any fresh fish as well as corn chips!)

  • 2 C fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1/3 C red onion, diced
  • 1/2 C cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  1. Stir together and let sit at least 15 minutes before serving.

*As seen on Twin Cities Live July 24, 2020

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