Thai Shrimp Tacos

                                                  🌮 Thai Shrimp Tacos 🌮

• Prep Time: 20 minutes (including marinating time)
• Cook Time: 6 minutes
• Total Time: 26 minutes
• Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 8 small flour tortillas
• Shredded carrots, for serving
• Fresh cilantro, for serving
• Crushed peanuts, for serving
• Optional toppings: Sriracha sauce, lime wedges

📝 Method

1. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
4. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
5. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave them until soft and pliable.
6. To assemble the tacos, place some cooked shrimp onto each tortilla.
7. Top with shredded carrots, fresh cilantro, and crushed peanuts.
8. Add optional toppings like Sriracha sauce or a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
9. Serve the Thai Shrimp Tacos immediately.

💡 Expert Tips

• For a flavor variation, you can add a teaspoon of Thai red curry paste to the marinade.
• For added freshness, you can add thinly sliced cucumbers or pickled radishes as additional toppings.
• Grilling the shrimp will impart a smoky flavor, but you can also cook them in a skillet or on a stovetop grill pan.

📌 Important Facts

1. Thai Shrimp Tacos combine the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with the convenience of tacos.
2. The marinade featuring soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and spices adds a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory elements.
3. Toppings like shredded carrots, fresh cilantro, and crushed peanuts provide texture and enhance the Thai-inspired flavors.

Enjoy your Thai Shrimp Tacos! 🍤🌮