SWEET N' SPICY SHRIMP LETTUCE TACOS

Sweet n' Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Tacos image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2 heads Bibb lettuce or 1 head iceberg lettuce
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 ear corn, kernels scraped from cob or 1/2 to 3/4 cup frozen organic kernels, defrosted
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
2 pounds shrimp, deveined and tails removed, coarsely chopped or halved
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or distilled vinegar
1 lime, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 avocado, diced
1 small bunch scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Cilantro leaves

Steps:

Separate the lettuce into cups and reserve.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a skillet and saute the corn over medium-high heat until light golden at edges. Season with salt and pepper. To the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp begin to turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and seafood seasoning and toss 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and heads up ¿ keep your head back to avoid a sinus attack! Add in the lime zest, agave and Sriracha. Toss and remove to a serving plate.
Dress the avocado with the lime juice.
Serve the shrimp with the lettuce for taco building. Fill the lettuce with the shrimp and top with scallions, avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 341 milligrams, Sodium 659 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 11 grams

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SHAK MILON

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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. Thanks for sharing!

asif butt

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!

Chahat Batool

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This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.

Omaet Roman

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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.

Keith Hunt

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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I loved the combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.

Junior Moulounda

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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The shrimp were cooked evenly and the sauce was so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!

Md Sagoe

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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The whole family loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe.

It's_N

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Wow ? This recipe was absolutely delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. It had just the right amount of heat. I'll definitely be making this again soon ?

Stephanie Gyan

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Not bad! I enjoyed the mix of flavors, but I found the shrimp to be a bit overcooked. Next time, I'll keep a closer eye on it during cooking. Overall, a solid recipe.

martin wang

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Oh my, this recipe is a winner! The shrimp was succulent and flavorful, and the combination of sweet and spicy was spot on. I paired it with jasmine rice and it was the perfect meal. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation.

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