Since we are clearly lacking in the taco department, we thought we’d start observing the weekly holiday of Taco Tuesday. We adore this alliterative day for so many reasons, but mostly because we get to combine two of our favorite things: Fiesta and fiestas!
As with any good Taco Tuesday fiesta, we have start with a margarita, because nothing tastes better than tequila when you realize it’s only Tuesday (kidding!). If you choose not to partake in alcohol, there are plenty of virgin margarita recipes on Pinterest. This one from food.com is one of our favorites. For this pitcher, however, we used a tried and true recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
Now, a real Taco Tuesday would be incomplete without one of our favorite sides: guacamole! We’ve tried so many different kinds of store bought guac, as well as guacamole flavor packets, but we’ve found that the best way to make it is from scratch, with fresh ingredients. For a simple recipe, just combine a mashed avocado with red onion, lime juice, salt, and cilantro to your liking. Be warned, though! One serving of this guac can quickly turn into two (and then three, and then four…) 😉
On to the main attraction: the taco! Now, we don’t think we’ve ever met a taco we didn’t like, but this Spicy Shrimp taco is one of our favorites. It’s easy to make and will have you reaching for more (if you’re not already full of that tasty guac, that is). We love this recipe and think you will too!
- 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 8 medium shrimp, thawed and deveined
- 2 corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp. roasted pepitas
- 1 tsp. diced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup purple cabbage
- 2 tsp. lime juice
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Heat a pan to medium-high on the stovetop. Mix the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cook shrimp until translucent, about 1 1⁄2 to 2 minutes on each side.
- Pop tortillas in the oven, just to warm up. Place 3-4 shrimp, avocado, cilantro, roasted pepitas, jalapeño, and cabbage on the tortilla.
- Top with lime juice and enjoy!
Last but not least is the décor. We wanted our Taco Tuesday fiesta to be as festive as possible, so we used Sage, Poppy, Daffodil, and White, which is a color combo that we’re currently obsessed with. We picked up a few tiny succulents to be planted in our Loaf Pan and Ramekin for a fun cactus-y theme that goes right along with the “tablecloth”. You can DIY your own Taco Tuesday themed tablecloth with butcher paper and white chalk pens. Finally, pick up some fun cocktail napkins and you’re all set!
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