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Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa

Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Corn off the Cob
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    Kerstin's Notes: I can never pass up fresh summer corn - on the cob or off. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it! Oh, and I usually double the corn salsa recipe and slip some in cheese quesadillas...

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Serves 3

  1. To make the corn salsa, heat canola oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add onion and pepper and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes; add corn and sauté 2 additional minutes or until all veggies are tender. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

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  1. To make the shrimp, mix cumin, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and evenly rub into shrimp. Heat canola oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet and sauté shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes or until pink and cooked through.

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  2. To make the avocado spread, mix the mashed avocados, lime juice, cilantro and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until smooth.

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  3. To assemble the tacos, evenly cover the corn tortillas with the avocado spread. Top evenly with shrimp and corn salsa. Makes 3 servings.

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2 Comments on Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

These look outstanding - wish they were our lunch today...

Img_2764 Reply

Did someone say SHRIMP?!

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