Step 1
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Remove shells from shrimp and rinse thoroughly. Dry shrimp.
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Step 2
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Place shrimp in a medium size bowl or half-gallon size zip plastic bag.
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Step 3
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Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and grape seed oil to the shrimp. Mix until the shrimp are thoroughly covered in the marinade. Place in the refrigerator for 20-25 minutes.
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CREAMY HOT SAUCE
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Step 4
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Meanwhile, prepare the condiments; cabbage tomato, onion, garlic, lime and cilantro. Set aside.
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"FRY" TORTILLAS
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Step 5
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In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, hot sauce and broth (water).
Stir thoroughly, set aside. |  |
Step 6
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Heat a cast iron skillet or other skillet to medium-high heat. Place a few drops of grape seed oil in the pan and spread oil in center of the pan with a paper towel. |  |
Step 7
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Place the tortilla in the pan coat both sides of the tortilla, salt (optional) and cook until desired tenderness. Repeat for second tortilla. |  |
COOK SHRIMP
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Step 8
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Place tortillas in foil to keep warm and place in 170 degree oven to keep warm (optional). |  |
Step 9
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Drain the marinade from the shrimp and dispose the liquid. Heat a sauté pan to medium-high and add a teaspoon of grape seed oil. Add the garlic and the onion, sauté for 30 seconds.
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Step 10
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Reduce the heat to medium and add the marinaded shrimp to the garlic/onion mixture. |  |
Step 11
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Cook the shrimp on each side until just opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
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Step 12
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Turn one shrimp over to check for doneness. Shrimp should be white, no longer transparent.
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Step 13
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Turn the remaining shrimp over and cook for another 3-4 minutes, but check again to make sure the entire shrimp has just turned white. Remove from heat immediately.
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Step 14
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Place shrimp on a cutting board and cut each shrimp in 3-4 pieces.
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Step 15
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Divide shrimp for two tacos.
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Fill tacos:
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Step 16
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Enough shrimp for 2 tacos! |  |
Step 17
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Add the desired condiments to your tacos. |  |
Step 18
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Add the creamy hot sauce and onions. |  |
Step 19
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Then add the shredded cabbage, tomato, cilantro and squeeze of lime as desired. |  |
Step 20
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I love the combination of the lime juice, cilantro and creamy hot sauce just finishes the tacos perfectly, adding a nice freshness to the tacos. |  |
Step 21
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I was really happy with how this recipe turned out! |  |
Step 22
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I use this tortilla brand! I really like these! |  |
Step 23
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And if you want to save more calories, they have the low-carb variety, too. |  |