Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa and Avocado

Name: Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa and Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: ½ cup (75 g) frozen green peas; 1 cup (150 g) frozen corn kernels; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into small dice; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 lime, juice only; 2 avocados; ¾ lb (340 g) medium shrimp (20-40), shelled and deveined; 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil; ¼ cup (60 ml) homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce; 8 soft corn tortillas, 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter, warmed; Basil or cilantro leaves (optional)

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Preparation 15 min
Cooking 7 min
Servings 4

Nut-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

Corn Salsa
- ½ cup (75 g) frozen green peas
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen corn kernels
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into small dice
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, juice only
- 2 avocados
Shrimp
- ¾ lb (340 g) medium shrimp (20-40), shelled and deveined
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce
- 8 soft corn tortillas, 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter, warmed
- Basil or cilantro leaves (optional)

Preparation

Corn Salsa
- In a small pot of salted boiling water, blanch the peas and corn kernels for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again. Place in a bowl.
- Add the bell pepper, green onion and half of the lime juice to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, using a fork, mash the avocados with the remaining lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Shrimp
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the shrimp in the oil for 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp over, add the sauce and cook for another 2 minutes or until cooked through.
- Cover the tortillas with the mashed avocado. Top with the salsa and shrimp. Sprinkle with basil or cilantro leaves, if desired.

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Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa and Avocado

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Preparation

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