Tacos De Camarones
1 1/2 pounds small uncooked shrimp, shelled
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil (for sprinkling)
16 5-inch corn tortillas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 lime, cut into wedges (for garnish)
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa or salsa verde
In a bowl, combine the shrimp, oil, cumin seeds, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 2 hours.
About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle enough oil in a large skillet to make a thin film in the pan. When it is hot, saute the shrimp over high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, or until they are bright pink. Alternatively, spear the shrimp on bamboo skewers and grill them over a hot charcoal grill, turning constantly, until they are cooked through.
Meanwhile, heat a large griddle and cook the tortillas for 10 seconds on each side. Transfer them as they are done to a covered dish.
Toss the cooked shrimp with cilantro and onion.
Serve with wedges of lime and salsa or salsa verde.
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