Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise
grated zest from 1 lime
juice from 1 lime
1/2 head green cabbage, cored and shredded, about 4 cups
2 green onions, white and pale green parts, chopped
1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 pound shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 corn tortillas
Instructions: 3

1. Make the slaw – Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for direct grilling over high heat. Place a grill screen on the grill rack. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and lime juice. Add the cabbage, green onions, chile, and cilantro and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

2. Grill the shrimp – In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the oil, lime zest, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Lightly oil the grill screen. Arrange the shrimp on the grill screen and cover. Grill, turning once, until firm and opaque, about 4 minutes. During the last minute of grilling, add the tortillas to the grill and cook, turning once, until heated through. Transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl and the tortillas t a napkin-lined basket. Let guests make their own tacos with the shrimp, tortillas, and slaw.

Shrimp Po' Boys

Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boys
Makes 2

1 pound shrimp, shelled and deviened
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (see below)
1 baguette
1 cup lettuce, shredded
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup remoulade sauce (see below)

Toss the shrimp in the oil and creole seasoning to coat.
Grill the shrimp until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Assemble sandwich.

Remoulade Sauce
makes 1/2 cup

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon creole mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon horseradish
1 small clove garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon capers
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
hot sauce to taste

Blend everything in a food processor until smooth.

Creole Spice Blend
makes 4 tablespoons

2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme