DIY: Shrimp Tacos

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Enjoy this super fresh, easy recipe to brighten your day.

Build your own shrimp tacos

PREP TIME: 5 MIN
COOK TIME: 20 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
Ingredients:
4 oz peeled shrimp
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ orange bell pepper
¼ cup red onion slices
½ cup Japanese sweet potato cubes
5 butter lettuce leaves
½ avocado
1 lime
1 tbsp chopped scallions
1 tbsp salsa verde
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1.  In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sweet potato cubes for 5 min. Cover the skillet and let it keep cooking for 10 minutes.
2.  In a separate skillet, sauté the onion and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes.
3.  Season the shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper.
4.  In a pan, at high heat, brown the shrimp for about 2 min per side or until pink.
5.  Mash the avocado really well in a bowl, squeeze the lime in it. Add the salsa verde and scallions. You will use this as your dressing.
6.  Pack your lunch!

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