Cooking with Mark and Donna Shrimp Tacos

Welcome to Our Little Life! Join Mark and Donna Little as we share simple, delicious recipes and practical tips for a self-sufficient, healthier lifestyle. This episode kicks off our Cooking with Mark and Donna playlist with fresh, homemade flavors, from creamy mayonnaise to zesty shrimp tacos. Let's dive in!

Recipe List

Homemade Mayonnaise
Ingredients: 1 large egg, 2 egg yolks, 3 tsp white vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, pinch cayenne, 1 3/4 cup avocado oil
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a glass jar. Emulsify with an immersion blender until thickened.

Guacamole
Ingredients: 2 avocados, 1 small diced tomato, 1/4 cup minced red onion, 1 tbsp cilantro, salt, pepper, fresh lime juice
Instructions: Mash avocados and mix with other ingredients to desired texture.

Jalapeño Coleslaw
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeño, salt, and pepper
Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill for 30 minutes.

Remoulade Sauce (Yield: 3 cups)
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup chopped scallion, 1 chopped celery stalk, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp paprika, 2 tsp hot sauce, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions: Whisk ingredients together. Chill for 1 hour.

Garlic Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp (thawed, peeled, deveined), 1/2 stick butter, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and pepper
Instructions: Melt butter over medium heat. Cook shrimp 1–1.5 minutes per side, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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