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    Fiesta Shrimp Tacos

    1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 tablespoon cooking oil
    8 corn tortillas, warmed
    2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
    Cotija Salsa (recipe below)
    Lime wedges

    Toss shrimp with cumin in a small bowl.

    Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes.

    To serve, place equal amounts shrimp on each tortilla, then top with lettuce and Cotija salsa, dividing equally. Accompany with lime wedges. Makes 8 tacos, 4 servings.

    Cotija Salsa
    1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
    1/2 cup chopped English cucumber
    1/4 cup chopped red onion
    1/4 cup chopped tomato
    1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 tablespoon lime juice
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
    Salt and pepper to taste

    Combine all ingredients.

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