Al Pastor Shrimp Tacos

Name: Al Pastor Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 10
Cook time: 25

3.8

3.8 out of 5 stars (based on 28 reviews)

10 min prep

4 servings

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10 ingredients

This wonderfully simple shrimp taco is a delicious use of an “al pastor” style, spiced marinade. Although traditionally used on pork or lamb, this marinade works wonders with shrimp. The pineapple not only flavors...

2 tablespoons red annatto (achiote) powder (can substitute paprika)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 orange, zested and juiced
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
¼ cup pineapple, chopped
1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
12 corn tortillas
¼ cup red onion, minced
¼ cup cilantro, minced

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

399 cals

Fat

18 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3 g

Monounsaturated Fat

11 g

Carbohydrates

43 g

Sugar

6 g

Fiber

8 g

Protein

21 g

Sodium

735 mg

Directions

In a large bowl, combine annatto powder, chili powder, orange zest, orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and pineapple. Season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and stir until shrimp is coated. Leave to marinate 10 to 15 minutes.
Place a saute pan over medium heat and add remaining oil. Add marinated shrimp and cook for about 10 minutes, until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat.
In a dry saute pan over medium-low heat, place one tortilla at a time in pan to heat through.
Place a portion of shrimp onto each tortilla. Garnish with cilantro and red onion.

Chef Tips

If you have a cast iron grill pan at home, cook the shrimp in that.

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Al Pastor Shrimp Tacos