Chipotle Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe

Name: Chipotle Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Avocado Salsa, 1 small onion, quartered, 1 jalapeno, quartered, seeds (optional), 1 garlic clove, smashed, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Salsa Verde falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Salsa Verde

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