Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Embark on a culinary adventure with these Chipotle Shrimp Tacos, where the smoky heat of chipotle peppers dances with succulent shrimp, all nestled in warm corn tortillas and brightened with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. A quick, vibrant, and unforgettable meal!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    26 g
  • Cholesterol
    316 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    42 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    830 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Render the bacon in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and golden brown. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté until softened and translucent. (about 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the halved shrimp and minced chipotle peppers (and adobo sauce, if using) and cook until the shrimp are heated through and coated in the smoky chipotle mixture. Season with sea salt to taste. (4 minutes)

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Recipe View Warm the corn tortillas by heating one side on a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 10-15 seconds. Flip and heat the second side for 5-10 seconds. (Per Tortilla)

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Recipe View Fill each warm tortilla with the chipotle shrimp mixture, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and crispy bacon, and a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

For extra flavor, consider adding a dollop of sour cream or crema to each taco.
If you like more heat, increase the number of chipotle peppers or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the shrimp to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
Garnish with thinly sliced red onion or pickled onions for added tang.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 370 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Carolina Mosciski

    I added some avocado slices and it was amazing!

  • Ray Rippin

    These tacos were a hit! The chipotle flavor was perfect.

  • Martin Nolan

    So easy to make and incredibly delicious. I will definitely make this again.

  • Jean Huels

    I used pre-cooked shrimp to save time, and they still turned out great!

  • Liana Corwin

    Next time, I might try adding a little bit of garlic to the onion.

  • Shawna Dooley

    Quick, flavorful, and a fun weeknight meal.

  • Lazaro Hansen

    My family loved these tacos. Thank you for the recipe!

  • Ignatius Jerde

    The directions were clear and easy to follow.

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