WbLL- what boredom looks like...

I was in the mood to make something with whole wheat flour, and decided on tortillas.  Then, I had to think of something to fill the tortillas.  Since I was investing more time than I wanted to on the tortillas, the filling had to be really simple, hence, I decided to make spicy shrimp tacos. (Please click here for the tortillas recipe)

1 lb large shrimp (shelled and cleaned)

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp butter

Rub

1/4 cup paprika

2 tbsp garlic powder

2 tbsp  onion powder

2 tsp cayenne powder

2 tbsp salt

2 tbsp black pepper

Pre-heat the oven to broil. In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients, and whisk until well incorporated.  In a large bowl add the shrimp, and then pour the rub mix over it, toss until all the shrimp are combined.  Then, pour in the olive oil, and toss until there is an even coating on the shrimp, it should look like a dry paste.  Remove the shrimp from the mixture and put on a lined or non-stick sheet tray.  Arrange so that they are not on top of one another.  Dot them with the butter, and put into the oven, on broil. After about two or three minutes, remove and flip them to the other side, and put them back into the oven for another 2 minutes. When you can see the pink flesh through the rub mix, remove and set aside to rest.

The hardest part of this recipe is the vinaigrette, which isn’t hard at all—and maybe the shredding. 

½ Cup shredded carrots

1 cup shredded cabbage

¼ cup thinly cut red onion

1 tbsp mayonnaise

½ tbsp Dijon mustard

½ tsp sugar

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

In a bowl, add the shredded carrots, cabbage and onion. In another small bowl mix the mayonnaise and the mustard, with all the vinaigrette ingredients.  Whisk together.  Pour the mixture over the shredded vegables and toss until all the vegetables are covered.  Cover the bowl, and refrigerate until you are ready to assemble the tacos..

In conclusion: To make the tacos you simply put a couple of spoonfuls of coleslaw on a warm tortilla, and about 2 or 3 shrimp--depending on the size of your shrimps or tortillas--fold it all up and enjoy.