Turn taco night into a fiesta with Lizzy Mathis’ latest recipe, Shrimp Street Tacos & Homemade Tortillas! Dive into plump, perfectly seasoned shrimp piled high on warm, soft tortillas made from scratch. With a zesty kick and a touch of homemade goodness, these tacos bring the vibrant energy of street food right to your table. Get ready to savor every bite and impress your family with this fresh, flavorful delight!
Shrimp Street Tacos & Homemade Tortillas
Ingredients
For the Homemade Tortillas
- 1 Cup masa mix from @masienda on Instagram
- 1 Cup hot or warm water
For The Toppings:
- Handful of cherry tomatoes diced
- 1/3 Red onion diced
- Handful of fresh mint leaves diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil to taste
- 1 Whole avocado – for guac!
For the Garlic Shrimp Filling:
- 2 Cloves of fresh garlic chopped finely
- 1 lb of shrimp
- Paprika to taste
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the masa mix and hot water to create a tortilla dough.
- Roll dough into balls & press gently in a cast iron tortilla press.
- Once dough is flattened, you’re ready to put straight into a non-stick pan. flip the tortillas until cooked fully (wrap your tortillas in a cloth to keep them warm!)
- Prep your taco toppings: cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh mint, and put into a small bowl (homemade pico salsa)
- Slice the avocado and make the guacamole, season to your taste!
- Prep the shrimp & add desired spices: salt, pepper, paprika
- In an oiled cast iron skillet, add the garlic cloves and shrimp & cook until golden on each side
- Build your mini tacos: shrimp, salsa toppings & guacamole
- Indulge & enjoy!!
