Shrimp Tacos With Adobo Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp Tacos With Adobo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Tacos; 4 corn tortillas; 12 large raw shrimp, deveined and shelled; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (can use mild but try chipotle or ancho); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; sea salt, to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 3 tablespoons chopped red onions; 1 cup shredded green cabbage; 1 cup shredded purple cabbage; 1 whole lime; For the Adobo Sauce; 5 teaspoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce); 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 of a whole lime; sea salt, to taste

Servings: persons

For the Tacos
4 corn tortillas
12 large raw shrimp, deveined and shelled
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (can use mild but try chipotle or ancho)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
sea salt, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped red onions
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 whole lime
For the Adobo Sauce
5 teaspoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 of a whole lime
sea salt, to taste

1
Chop the cilantro, and thinly slice the green and purple cabbage. Chop the onion and set the veggies and cilantro aside.
2
In a small bowl add the adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers, sour cream, lime juice and salt. Mix and set aside.
3
Put the shrimp in a medium size bowl and add the chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, cumin and salt. Mix together so that the shrimp is coated with the spices.
4
In a medium size skillet add the oil. Then add the shrimp. Turn the shrimp as they cook until each side is lightly browned (about 6 minutes). Reserve the oil in the pan and remove the shrimp on to a cutting board or plate.
5
Cut the shrimp in half and put them in a bowl. Then add the remaining olive oil from the pan to the bowl of cut shrimp and mix together.
6
Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 10 to 12 seconds.Then top with the shrimp, onion, cilantro and the green and purple cabbage. Drizzle the adobo sauce on top. Serve while the tortilla is still warm and with a quarter piece of lime.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Tacos, 4 corn tortillas, 12 large raw shrimp, deveined and shelled, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (can use mild but try chipotle or ancho), and more.

Yes, Shrimp Tacos With Adobo Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Shrimp Tacos With Adobo Sauce

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