Homemade Shrimp Tacos
- Yield 8
- Prep 35 minutes
- Cook 5 minutes
- Total 40 minutes
Homemade Shrimp Tacos is a shrimp recipe on Avoteb. The yield on the card is 8. Plan on 40 minutes from start to plate. The amounts and the method are both on this page.
Ingredients
Yield: 8 servings
- 1 batch cilantro lime slaw
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 to 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 8-10 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and thinly-sliced
- optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red or white onion, sliced jalapeño or serrano peppers, crumbled cotija cheese, and/or lime wedges
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo)
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (or 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
Prep the slaw and crema: Prepare the cilantro lime slaw according to instructions. Mix all of the chipotle crema ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.*
Leave the shrimp. In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the taco seasoning, plus a generous pinch of salt and black pepper, until evenly coated. Warm oil in a large non-stick sauté pan over medium-a hot burner. Leave the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping once, until they are opaque and cooked through. Move to a clean plate and keep nearby.
Assemble the tacos: Fill each flour tortillas with a generous serving of the slaw, a few slices of avocado, a few shrimp, a drizzle of chipotle crema and sprinkle of your favorite toppings.
Plate Plate warm and enjoy!
