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Williams-Sonoma Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw

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By Rick Rodgers

Posted January 19th, 2008

This article is reprinted with permission from Food Made Fast Grilling (Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast), by Rick Rodgers, (2007, Williams-Sonoma)

Food Made Fast Grilling (Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast)

Servings:	4
Author Notes:	Williams Sonoma, known for their upscale kitchenware shops, now offers busy cooks a fabulous new series of cookbooks – Food Made Fast. Every book in this well produced series contains recipes for tasty, wholesome, foods that can be prepared in a flash. Everything in these books is designed to help you cook more efficiently and make the most out of the limited time you spend in the kitchen. Each recipe can be made in three steps or less with a handful of easy to find ingredients.
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:	30 Minutes Start to Finish 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.