Crispy Verde Shrimp Tacos
Crispy Verde Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
For the Crispy Shrimp
- as needed avocado oil
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 pound wild-caught Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Topping
- as needed Smoky Streetcorn
- as needed Avocado Verde Sauce
- as needed fresh cilantro, chopped
- as needed Cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, pulse the peeled and deveined wild-caught Gulf shrimp just until finely chopped. Ensure it is not a paste; some texture should remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Transfer the chopped shrimp to a medium-sized bowl. Add the mayonnaise, adobo sauce, finely chopped scallions, minced chipotle pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, granulated garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Mix all ingredients together until fully combined and the shrimp mixture is evenly seasoned.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Lay the corn or flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the shrimp mixture directly onto one side of each tortilla.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of avocado oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the tortillas shrimp-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp is crispy and caramelized.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Flip the tortillas and cook the tortilla side for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more avocado oil as needed.
⏱️ 8 min
- 8
Once cooked, transfer the crispy shrimp tortillas to a serving platter. Top each taco with Smoky Streetcorn.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Drizzle generously with Avocado Verde Sauce. Finish by sprinkling with fresh chopped cilantro and crumbled Cotija cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Crispy Verde Shrimp Tacos!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Verde Shrimp Tacos
For the Crispy Shrimp
- as needed avocado oil
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 pound wild-caught Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Topping
- as needed Smoky Streetcorn
- as needed Avocado Verde Sauce
- as needed fresh cilantro, chopped
- as needed Cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, pulse the peeled and deveined wild-caught Gulf shrimp just until finely chopped. Ensure it is not a paste; some texture should remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Transfer the chopped shrimp to a medium-sized bowl. Add the mayonnaise, adobo sauce, finely chopped scallions, minced chipotle pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, granulated garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Mix all ingredients together until fully combined and the shrimp mixture is evenly seasoned.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Lay the corn or flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the shrimp mixture directly onto one side of each tortilla.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of avocado oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the tortillas shrimp-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp is crispy and caramelized.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Flip the tortillas and cook the tortilla side for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more avocado oil as needed.
⏱️ 8 min - 8
Once cooked, transfer the crispy shrimp tortillas to a serving platter. Top each taco with Smoky Streetcorn.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Drizzle generously with Avocado Verde Sauce. Finish by sprinkling with fresh chopped cilantro and crumbled Cotija cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Crispy Verde Shrimp Tacos!
⏱️ 1 min