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Tacos de Camaron

May 26, 2011 By: Amber

Tacos de camaron (kam-ah-rohne) are a standard on most Mexican restaurants where I come from. Some people think of them as Shrimp fajitas, others simply shrimp tacos. Any way you look at it, you’re looking at a delicious dinner in a very short amount of time.

Grilling season starts this weekend, and we’ll all be looking towards our burgers, steaks, and chicken. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t always immediately think of shrimp when I think of grilling. This is something that’s got to change, because they’re a fantastic, and a lot of times, a healthier choice.

I’ve given these giant prawns a Tex-Mex treatment, marinating them in Goya Sazon Liquida, garlic, Camino (or Cumin, as you non-Texans might call it), chili powder, and cilantro.


 
The chili powder gives just the right amount of heat, while the garlic and cilantro bring brightness and bite to fantastically fresh camaron.

Check back on Friday for a fantastic giveaway that might just have something to do with this recipe!

Shrimp Tacos

Serves 4

Ingredients
2 lbs jumbo shrimp, tail on (I used flash frozen)
1/2 cup Goya Sazon Liquida, or make your own (recipe to follow)
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Hill Country Chili Powder (or the chili powder of your choice)
1/2 tsp Kosher salt

For Taco Garnish
Chopped Lettuce
Diced Tomato
Diced Red Pepper (grill in a foil packet, if desired)
Chopped Red or Sweet Vidalia Onion (grill in a foil packet, if desired)
Sour Cream or Crema Fresca
Fresh Cilantro

8-10 Flour tortillas

Directions

Overnight, thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator. If using fresh shrimp, you can go straight to marinating.

In a large bowl, combine Goya Sazon Liquida, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, and Salt. Whisk to combine and distribute spices throughout the liquid.

Add shrimp directly to the marinade and refrigerate for at least half an hour, up to 24 hours.

Preheat grill to medium high heat. Discard marinade.

Wrap tortillas in foil and place on the grill. If grilling onions and red peppers in a foil packet, drizzle them with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt, and then place on the grill first.

When grill comes to full temperature, add shrimp. Grill shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Remove tortillas from grill and open (carefully, using tongs or oven mitt). Place 2-3 jumbo shrimp in each tortilla. Allow guests to garnish as they choose with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion and pepper, cilantro and sour cream.

Borracho Beans make an excellent side to this dish.

Goya Sazon Liquida

Ingredients
1/4 c. white vinegar
1/2 c. chopped red pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until you have a fairly smooth consistency. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Filed Under: Dinner, Holidays, Seafood Tagged With: cilantro, garlic, onion, red pepper, shrimp, tacos, tortillas

Comments

  1. Delishhh says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:09 am

    Ohh just fabulous!!! Pictures are gorgeous!

  2. Rock Kitaro says

    June 1, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Very nice!!!

  3. Jen Schall says

    June 1, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    This is making me SO hungry! I wish Darron liked shrimp, but alas, he does not. I’m thinking he can have some chicken tacos and I’ll make these for me… Soon đŸ™‚

  4. Anneliesz says

    May 31, 2011 at 10:59 am

    The marinade fir the camarones sounds delish. Tacos w/ grilled meat or fish really are an easy and healthy weeknight dinner option.

  5. SMITH BITES says

    May 30, 2011 at 9:18 am

    actually prefer this kind of meal over a burger; don’t get me wrong, i do love a good burger but when it’s hot like today (when the heat index is at 98 degrees), i prefer something a bit lighter, yet still filling – these are perfect!!

  6. Shaina says

    May 27, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    And now I’m suddenly starving. Those shrimp look amazing, Amber!

  7. Karina says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    Being Mexican, love Tacos de camarĂ³n… but I love with at least, a tradicional twist unknown for many people. Grilled your shrimps as your instructions… but instead of putting some fresh herbs/veggies, put a little bit of fried mashed pinto beans, a little of mayonnaise and a dash of Tabasco, with a little of lime juice… that’s for me the perfect Taco de camarĂ³n! đŸ™‚ Hope you can give them a chance!

  8. DessertForTwo says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    Ohhh I so need these for Friday dinner. Yum đŸ™‚

  9. JenniferA says

    May 27, 2011 at 9:54 am

    Oh my goodness how I love your Tex-Mex recipes!! Keep them coming!

  10. Memoria says

    May 27, 2011 at 1:36 am

    Oh, those tacos look AMAZING! I have some shrimp in the freezer that would be perfect for this dish. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome photos and this recipe.

    P.S. The correct pronunciation of “camarĂ³n” (accent on the “i”) is [ka-ma-ROWN].

  11. Kristen says

    May 27, 2011 at 1:32 am

    We love to grill seafood, but like you when it comes to “cookout” food, it’s not what I usually turn to. This recipe is definitley getting bookmarked!

  12. Melissa says

    May 26, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Beautiful photos. Tacos of any kind seem to be a comfort food for me. These look great!

    • Amber says

      May 26, 2011 at 9:17 pm

      Melissa, they are for me too. If I’m sick, tired, homesick, whatever – I head straight for the tacos. Breakfast tacos, fajitas, shrimp tacos, you name it.

  13. jamie says

    May 26, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    I love shrimp and those are some mighty gorgeous shrimp. These tacos look like the perfect weeknight meal! Beautiful photo!

    • Amber says

      May 26, 2011 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks, Jamie. They certainly were. We had dinner on the table in about 10 minutes flat last night. All it took was about 5 minutes of prep work during my lunch hour to get the shrimp marinating.

  14. Wenderly says

    May 26, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Oh geeze, now I have a hankering for these gorgeous shrimp tacos *pouty face* I want one and I want it now.

    • Amber says

      May 26, 2011 at 6:51 pm

      Haha. Well come on over. I’ve still got some.

  15. Miss says

    May 26, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Gorgeous photos! I am suddenly starving to death after reading this post and there’s not a shrimp within 100 miles!

    • Amber says

      May 26, 2011 at 5:57 pm

      I can help with that. Tomorrow though. Make sure you check back!

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