Chipotle Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Salsa Verde

Submitted by BerrySweet

"Spicy char-grilled shrimp nestled in corn tortillas with a green tomatillo & avocado salsa. From food t.v."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Avocado Salsa

• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1 jalapeno, quartered, seeds (optional)
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 4 medium tomatillos (about 8 ounces)
• 1⁄2 Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1⁄4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

• Shrimp

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder or 1 teaspoon blended chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 20)
• 8 corn tortillas
• 8 sprigs fresh cilantro (to garnish)
• 2 limes, cut into wedges

directions

1. Put the onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor and finely chop.
2. Add the tomatillos, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky.
3. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
4. Heat a stove top or outdoor grill to medium-high.
5. Mix the olive oil, chipotle or chili powder, and salt in a large bowl.
6. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
7. Grill the shrimp until translucent, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
8. Grill tortillas, until slightly charred and pliable, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.).
9. Spoon sauce on the tortilla, then top with about 2 or 3 shrimp and a sprig of cilantro.
10. Serve 2 tacos per person, with a lime wedge on the side.

Reviews

[neiljschroeder]

If you don't like this recipe you are a commie. Chipotle that i bought was a little spicy so my kids just had with plain shrimp but for adults it was perfect!

 

[Meli-Anne]

I actually just made the salsa and it turned out great. I was looking for a recipe for a green salsa with avocado and saw it with this shrimp recipe. The only thing is I would add the salt little by little so it doesn't get too salty, 1 1/4 tsp was too much.

 

[evesarah1]

love it!

 

[ChezNicolette]

Great recipe! I added the whole avocado to make it thicker so it could be used as a chip dipping sauce as well. Thank you for the recipe!

 

[KelCel]

I FINALLY made this recipe last night...5 stars for "simplicity to flavor ratio." I have made many more "complicated" tacos...this was so easy and packed with flavor. I followed the recipe exactly except served diced onion on the side (instead of incorporating into the salsa) as my hubby is allergic to onion...it's a keeper!