cilantro marinated shrimp tacos

cilantro marinated shrimp tacos
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

here's a recipe for some flavorful marinated shrimp tacos:
makes 6 tacos

marinade
100 ml olive oil
1 bunch coarsely chopped cilantro, woody stems removed
5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
juice & zest from 1 lime

1/2 lb small medium shrimp, shells & head removed, de-veined
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup vermouth
6 corn tortillas

fillings
these can be whatever you like with tacos
1/2 red bell pepper chopped
1 green onion chopped
1 avocado, sliced
4 lettuce leaves, chopped
1 cup cheese (a combo of monterey jack & cheddar)

in a blender or using an immersion blender, puree the olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, zest & garlic. season the cleaned shrimp with a generous pinch of salt, mix and cover with marinade and refrigerate for 30 min.

in a saucepan heat 2 tbs olive oil and saute onions for about 10 mins or until they are browned and caramelized. put onions aside. add 2 tbs olive oil and heat medium. dip shrimp in flour and cook in oil for 3 min on each side. once you put the shrimp down, don't touch until you turn them over so they get a nice crusty sear. when done, place in bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.

while the onions are caramelizing, brush the tortillas with olive oil and warm in a separate pan. place in covered container to keep warm.

add 1 tbs oil to the pan that you used for the shrimp and the previously caramelized onions. then add the vermouth to de-glaze the pan. cook the vermouth down and add the remaining marinade. cook for 3 mins.

assemble your tacos using the cooked shrimp, sauce and fillings. top with sour cream or if you're feeling fancy, some creme fraiche.