Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Submitted by gailanng

"For easy, but flavorful stove-top shrimp tacos."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons mild chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1⁄2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32 each)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 (6 inch) white corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 Hass avocadoes, peeled and cut into 16 slices
• 3⁄4 cup salsa verde
• lime wedge (optional)

directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add shrimp, tossing to coat.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from heat.
3. Heat tortillas in microwave according to package directions. Place 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates; arrange 4 shrimp on each tortilla. Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup lettuce, 2 avocado slices and 1 1/2 tablespoons salsa verde. Serve with wedges of lime, if desired.

Reviews

[Lynn in MA]

Instead of chipotle powder, I sauté the shrimp in adobo sauce and a couple of minced chipotle chilies from the can. I also sprinkle with crispy bacon bits. Add a splash of fresh lime juice at the end. Fabulous!