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Posted: August 19th, 2009 | COMMUNITIES, PEOPLE

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Maine Shrimp & Lime Tacos

The Original Maine Shrimp Cookbook Recipe

by Staff Writers

Recipe provided by Diane H. Schetky, Rockport

1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled
¼ cup lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 drops Tabasco sauce
4 tortillas
1 avocado
½ cup salsa
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Marinate shrimp in lime juice and zest for about 30 minutes.

Toast cumin seeds in a dry skillet until they begin to pop, and then allow them to cool. Crush seeds with mortar and pestle and add to shrimp mixture, along with Tabasco. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Warm tortillas in skillet, turning once, and place on individual plates.

Fill tortillas with shrimp mix and top with sliced avocado and salsa.

Garnish with cilantro.

Serves 4

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