Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table with Zesty Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Sauce! 🌮✨ These zesty tacos feature succulent shrimp, fresh toppings, and a smoky, creamy chipotle sauce that will take your taste buds on a flavor-packed journey. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings!
Ingredients For Zesty Shrimp Tacos with Smoky Chipotle Sauce
✨For the Shrimp:
☑1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
☑1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil
☑1 teaspoon🥄 chili powder
☑1/2 teaspoon🥄 smoked paprika
☑1/2 teaspoon🥄 ground cumin
☑Salt and pepper to taste
✨For the Chipotle Sauce:
☑1/2 cup mayonnaise
☑2 tablespoons🥄 plain yogurt or sour cream
☑1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
☑1 tablespoon🥄 lime juice
☑1 teaspoon🥄 honey (optional)
✨For the Tacos:
☑8 small corn or flour tortillas
☑1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
☑1/2 cup diced tomatoes
☑1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
☑Lime wedges for garnish
Cooking Steps For Zesty Shrimp Tacos with Smoky Chipotle Sauce
- 🥧Prepare the Chipotle Sauce
Blend mayonnaise, yogurt, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Adjust spice level to your liking. Set aside.
- 🥧Cook the Shrimp
Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. - 🥧Assemble the Tacos
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Add a layer of shredded lettuce or cabbage, followed by the cooked shrimp.
🥧Drizzle and Garnish
Top with diced tomatoes, cilantro, and a generous drizzle of chipotle sauce.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.
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“Smoky, spicy, and irresistibly delicious! 🌮🔥 These Zesty Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Sauce are a perfect blend of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Who’s ready to taco-bout dinner tonight?”
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