Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced cilantro
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
3. Add the lime juice, onion, bell pepper, and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

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Carnitas Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the lard or shortening in a pan over low heat.
2. Add the pork and cook until tender.
3. Add the orange juice, onion, and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

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Vegan Tacos (for the hipsters)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked and mashed black beans
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced cilantro
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix the ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Serve with tortillas and your favorite vegan toppings.

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