Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Buffalo Soldier

Homero Gonzalez

Servings

6-8 tacos

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

Caribbean

Category

Lunch

Crank up the grill for some fresh spicy bites in the form of these delicious shrimp tacos! This one comes together in no time at all and is sure to impress with it's bright colors, delicious fresh and fruity scents, and absolutely great flavor. Nothing could be better on a beautiful day outdoors, or inside!

Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Buffalo Soldier

Ingredients

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    • 2lbs shrimp, large or bigger

    • ¼ cup Buffalo Soldier

    • salt + pepper, to taste

    • splash of neutral oil, to coat

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    • ½ cup mayonnaise

    • ½ cup kefir or yogurt (plain)

    • 2 tbsp Buffalo Soldier (or Wounded Lion)

    • 1 tsp coriander

    • ¼ of a lime, juiced

    • salt + pepper, to taste

    • ¼ tsp MSG (optional)

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    • 1 cup pineapple, diced small

    • ½ cup tomato, diced small

    • ½ red onion, diced small

    • 1 small red bell pepper, diced small

    • 1 jalapeno, seeded & diced small

    • small bunch of cilantro, finely chopped

    • 1-2 limes, halved

    • a pinch or two of salt

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    • 6-8 corn or flour tortillas

    Directions

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      1. Mix together all ingredients, adjust seasoning and acidity to taste

      2. Cover and place in the fridge until final pickup

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      1. Mix together all diced fruits and vegetables with the juice of one lime and a pinch of salt

      2. Adjust salt and acidity to taste

      3. Cover and place in the fridge until final pickup

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      1. If the shrimp is frozen, thaw according to package directions. If shell-on, remove the shells

      2. Toss together shrimp, Buffalo Soldier, salt + pepper, and a small splash of oil

      3. Optionally, allow to marinade for 15-30 minutes

      4. If grilling, you can skewer the shrimp for easier moving

      5. If broiling, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and set rack on the top, right below the element

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      1. Preheat grill, broiler, or air fryer to High

      2. Cook shrimp until flesh is just opaque, or an internal temp of 145F, this will not take longer than a couple of minutes per side.

      3. Shrimp should be lightly charred on the outside and tender and delicious inside

      4. DO NOT OVERCOOK

      5. As shrimp is cooking, add tortillas alongside to get warmed & toasted

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      1. Cover toasted/grilled tortillas with a layer of creamy sauce, top with jerk shrimp, cover with pineapple pico, and add a squeeze of lime if desired

      2. Consume immediately


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