SHRIMP AND PORK TACOS WITH TOMATO SALSA AND CREAMED AVOCADO

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Shrimp and Pork Tacos with Tomato Salsa and Creamed Avocado image

Provided by Roger Mooking

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
12 ounces ground pork
1 shallot, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
1 green chile, chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 (21/25 count) shrimp, shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, rinsed, drained and diced
Pinch sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro stems
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Salt
3 plum tomatoes, diced
2 green onions, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves picked and stems chopped
Pinch sugar
Salt
2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped
Juice of 2 1/2 limes
1/4 bunch green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
Salt
8 soft tortilla shells, warmed over grill or in microwave for 30 seconds
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Salt

Steps:

  • For the shrimp and pork filling: In a cast iron pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Place the pork in the pan and saute until brown and caramelized.
  • Once the pork has browned, add the shallots, garlic, and chiles, cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the cumin and smoked paprika and stir. Add the shrimp and stir. Once the shrimp has turned pink, add the water chestnuts and stir. Add the sugar, cilantro stems, lime zest and juice, remove from heat.
  • For the tomato salsa: Put the tomatoes and green onions in a small bowl. Add the lime juice, cilantro leaves and stems and mix. Season the salsa with sugar and salt.
  • For the creamed avocado: Put the avocados in a bowl, add the lime juice and chopped green onion. Add the sugar and sour cream. Mash until the mixture is incorporated. Season with salt.
  • To assemble the shrimp and pork tacos: Place the tortilla shells on a plate. Divide the pork and shrimp filling among the tortilla shells. Spoon the filling in the center of the taco.
  • Spoon the creamed avocado and tomato salsa over the tortilla shells. Garnish with cilantro.

Leiam Hernandez
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The shrimp and pork were cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado were the perfect toppings. I will definitely be making these again.


Mostafa Mahmoud
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These tacos were delicious! The shrimp and pork were cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado were the perfect toppings. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sudanno Das
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Loved the shrimp and pork tacos! The creamed avocado was a great addition. Will definitely be making these again.


Binu Tamang
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These tacos were amazing! The shrimp and pork were cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado were the perfect toppings. I will definitely be making these again soon.


MILLICENT NAPE
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tacos.


Annie Stevens
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These tacos were so delicious and easy to make. I loved the combination of shrimp and pork, and the salsa and creamed avocado were the perfect toppings. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Md Aminul islam Abir
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I loved the flavors in this dish. The shrimp and pork were cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Andrew Harris
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These tacos were amazing! The shrimp and pork were cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado were the perfect toppings. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Mac Muliro
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tacos.


ina visser
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These tacos were so delicious and easy to make. I loved the combination of shrimp and pork, and the salsa and creamed avocado were the perfect toppings. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Michael Bolly
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I loved the flavors in this dish. The shrimp and pork were cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


John Dramatic
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These tacos were amazing! The shrimp and pork were cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado were the perfect toppings. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Marius Alexandru
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tacos.


Seliman Lwar
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These tacos were so delicious and easy to make. I loved the combination of shrimp and pork, and the salsa and creamed avocado were the perfect toppings. I will definitely be making these again soon.


pk Aktar
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I made these tacos for a party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I especially liked the fact that they were so easy to make.


Filipe Aguiar
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I was a bit skeptical about the creamed avocado, but it was actually really good. It added a creamy, rich flavor to the tacos that I really enjoyed.


Mindy Budhu
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I loved the flavors in this dish. The shrimp and pork were cooked perfectly, and the salsa and creamed avocado added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Willow Morales
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These shrimp and pork tacos were a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the creamed avocado was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again.