TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS

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Make and share this Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jess N

Categories     Mexican

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb medium shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen)
8 ounces sea scallops (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons tequila
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 large green sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 warmed flour tortillas (9- to 10-inch)
6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (1-1/2 cups) or 6 ounces chihuahua cheese (1-1/2 cups)
6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp.
  • Rinse shrimp and scallops. Cut scallops in half; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl stir together lime juice, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil, tequila, garlic, pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, and pepper.
  • Add shrimp and scallops.
  • Cover; chill 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and peppers over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  • Add shrimp mixture to skillet; bring to boiling. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque.
  • Using a slotted spoon, fill each tortilla with about 3/4 cup shrimp mixture.
  • Top with cheese. Roll. Spoon a small amount of remaining shrimp mixture with some of the juices over rolls.

Tasos Beis
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some in my freezer and these tacos are a quick and easy way to make a delicious meal.


Cynthia Lorence
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I love these tacos! The shrimp is so flavorful and the tacos are so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Richard Floyd
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just assemble them when I'm ready to eat.


NELSON ENEMONA ALFA
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I've made these tacos several times now and they're always a hit. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are incredible.


Tayyab Tayyab
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These tacos are a great way to impress your friends and family. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Kani Kanishka
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I love the combination of flavors in these tacos. The shrimp is so juicy and flavorful, and the tacos are so easy to make.


MDNoor Nadaf
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These tacos are so flavorful and delicious. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the tacos are easy to assemble.


CARCASS_4444 “KING-CARCASS” WAGONER
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some in my freezer and these tacos are a quick and easy way to make a delicious meal.


Shawn Hilary
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I love how easy these tacos are to make. I can have them on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Sherlock Holmes
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These tacos are amazing! The shrimp is so juicy and flavorful, and the tacos are so easy to assemble.


Yeray Iscoa
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I've never made tacos before, but these were so easy to follow and they turned out great! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious.


Chams Cooper
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These tacos were easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


joseph marigwa
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I love this recipe! The shrimp is so tender and the tacos are so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Basudev Thapa
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These tacos are so delicious! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the flavors are incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abuzar Zain
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I've made these tacos several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp is so flavorful and the tacos are easy to assemble.


Abdulrazak Muhammad fct
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These tacos were a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making these again.