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Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde
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A Winner & Some Adjustments
07/18/2008 at 03:25pm
User: Kate from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I get rave reviews EVERY time I make these. Suggestions & Changes for Perfection: 1. Ignore salt recommendation for salsa, salt to taste instead. 2. I use about 5 to 8 small to medium tomatillos. 3. I use 2 avocados 4. I don't blend the salsa ingredients in the food processor, but instead keep it chunky and it looks more like the picture and you get the individual flavors better. 5. Shrimp - I let the shrimp sit in the seasoning in a zip lock bag for a half hour, very nice flavor! Do yourself a favor and add this to your summer dinner recipes!
Delicious!
07/07/2008 at 03:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great flavor, super easy. Even better served with homemade corn tortillas. Took the advice of other reviewers and cut way back on the onion, and roasted the tomatillos and jalapenos on the grill. About two tablespoons of chopped onion would be plenty.
Easy and tasty
07/06/2008 at 04:17pm
User: Lori from Henderson, NV User Rating:
What more can I say. It's really good and super easy.
Yummy!
06/13/2008 at 10:30pm
User: Dana from Greenwood, MO User Rating:
Based on other reviews, I sweated shallots and the smashed garlic before adding to the food processor. My salsa was a little runny, so we used a slotted spoon to drain it. We made this for 2 hungry adults and I think next time I'll use 1 1/2 lbs shrimp. We have plenty of leftover salsa! Also, for a little added nutrients, I added finely shredded red cabbage to the tacos.
Pretty solid shrimp
06/12/2008 at 05:31pm
User: John from Allston, MA User Rating:
I used Mrs. Dash Chipolte seasoning for the shrimp and it came out great. Never tried the salsa because I just made my own guacamole instead. Great combo.
delicious!
02/19/2008 at 11:24am
User: Elena from Chula Vista, CA User Rating:
This dish was really tasty and easy, instead of using Chipotle I just used Emeril's essence and it was perfect! Also, combining it with a side of Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese (Bobby Flay) made it an awesome feast. I will definitely be making this again.
Easy, Delicious and Fast
02/16/2008 at 08:02pm
User: Irene from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
We loved this recipe. The tomatillos are a nice change and it was super fast. Great in the summer or anytime!
Super Easy!
02/11/2008 at 05:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was easy and tasted great! I used 1 Knorr Chipotle Bouillon cube (found in mexican food isle), I will probably use 2 next time. I also used a whole avocado just because I did not notice the recipe only called for 1/2. I also only used 1/2 of a small yellow onion and will use flour tortillas next time. Will definitely make again!
Very easy. Very tasty!
01/15/2008 at 07:30pm
User: Darrell from Redmond, OR User Rating:
Have tried this recipe many times, always with great results. I use flour tortillas just because I don't care too much for corn tortillas. The spice of the chipotle and the cool of the salsa make a great combination.
Soooooooooo good!
01/07/2008 at 12:31pm
User: tracey from new york, NY User Rating:
I've made this recipe countless times. I add more slices of avocado to complete the taco. I always have plenty of leftover salsa and love to use it on scrambled egg tacos. Love love love it.
OMG LOVED IT
11/15/2007 at 08:55pm
User: Jennifer from Blackwood, NJ User Rating:
the flavors just pop in your mouth the 1st time i made this only dissapoinment was that i didnt triple the recipie ingriedents to make more!!!
great - with shortcuts
10/16/2007 at 08:05pm
User: Amanda from Dallas, TX User Rating:
my boyfriend and i loved this one. I used pico de gallo instead of the individual ingredients for the salsa & just added avocado in the food processor. we also accidently got cooked frozen shrimp instead of uncooked. the cooked were super quick but didn't take on alot of the flavors of the chili powder.
Awesome Anytime Meal
10/03/2007 at 11:37am
User: Sean from Woodinville, WA User Rating:
As long as you use a truly small onion for this recipe then you will be fine. Also, doubling the avacado will do wonders. Don't add lime to the salsa if you don't have tomatillos. Also, if you can't handle hot food, then go light on the chili pepper on the shrimp. We will surely make this again!
Loved these Tacos!
10/01/2007 at 01:45pm
User: Cheryl from Hesperia, CA User Rating:
My family loved these tacos...we have been modifing our diet and this fits right in with our changes. My husband said if I can keep our healthy meals this tasty he won't feel like I'm trying to kill him anymore! Fabulous recipe!
Soooooo good!
08/26/2007 at 12:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wow oh wow! An easy and tasty way to spice up Mexican night :)
So so
08/20/2007 at 02:06am
User: Jonathan from Grand Terrace, CA User Rating:
The chile flavor wasn't quite strong enough.
My Husband's Favorite Dish
08/14/2007 at 01:21pm
User: Elizabeth from Slidell, LA User Rating:
He asks me to make this everytime we have company and it is always a hit!
Good - Did make a few changes
07/31/2007 at 11:34am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
To increase the flavor I ended up roasting the tomatillos, jalapeno and garlic - just to get a char on them. Then I blended them with the onion(cut in half per other reviewers)and cilantro. I also added the juice of one lime. I didn't have any chipotle spice, so I used the sauce out of a can of chipotles on the shrimp. I thought the flavors worked well together.
simple and satisfying
07/31/2007 at 06:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was pleased with the simplicity of this dish. I used a 1 lb bag of pre-cooked devined tail on shrimp.
Quick and awesome
07/28/2007 at 11:52am
User: Alphonse from nutley, NJ User Rating:
i have just recently started to cook and let me tell ya, this is easy and wonderful. if u like spicey foods then this is excellent. also, u could add an extra pepper to the salsa for some nice color and extra heat in the flavor
easy and great
07/16/2007 at 07:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i didn't do the recipe exactly as written. i used wheat tortillas, frozen shrimp, regular tomatoes, less onion, and red pepper rather than chipotle. it was excellent despite... easy and great. definitely will do again.
Yummy!
07/10/2007 at 09:35pm
User: Sherry from Ft Worth, TX User Rating:
This is a relatively easy recipe. I made it with about a 1/2 lb of shrimp and 1 lb of Tilapia. Both were very good, but my husband and I agree the shrimp were a little better! The salsa was a wonderful complement to the spiciness of the shrimp. Overall, we loved the recipe!
Awesome
06/26/2007 at 06:43pm
User: Vicki from Cedar Hill, TX User Rating:
This is an awesome recipe! I refer to it over and over! We like it even more when we add some extra avocado into the salsa verde. Thank you Food Network!! Vicki - Cedar Hill, TX
Thanks
06/03/2007 at 03:33pm
User: stephanie from austin, TX User Rating:
Thanks for this recipe...I served it at a Cinco De Mayo party and the guests raved about how good it was!
Yummy!
05/25/2007 at 10:14am
User: Neeloofar from Somerville, MA User Rating:
A friend made this for dinner last night, and I had to get the recipe from her. Delicious! Regular guacamole would have been just as fine in my opinion, but the shrimp was fantastic!
Delicious!
05/19/2007 at 06:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a really good, easy and light recipe.
Excellent With some Tweaks
05/15/2007 at 05:09pm
User: Kasey from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I have made variations of both the shrimp and the salsa several times and finely think I have come up with the perfect tweaks. Roast the tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapeno in the oven for about 10-15 minutes. Also use more garlic. This tones down the onion flavor and gives everything a warm, deep roasted flavor. I also like to add a little bit of lime at the finish. For the shrimp, I recommend using canned chipotle chilis in adobo and marinating the shrimp in the finely chopped chilis and sauce for about 30 minutes. Overall I think this dish is healthy, quick and authentic.
Out of this world
05/14/2007 at 09:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This shrimp is out of this world with just the right kick of spice.
not a big fan
05/13/2007 at 10:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
these tacos were okay... the tortillas fell apart no matter what i did... i suggest using store bought salsa verde instead of the tomatillos (they made the salsa far too sweet)
delish...
05/07/2007 at 01:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy to make and healthy...wanted to do something different then the regular tacos and enchiladas for Cinco de Mayo...we enjoyed it so much, my boyfriend and I are still talking about it...
keeper recipe
05/07/2007 at 10:07am
User: tom from St Augustine, FL User Rating:
easy to make, not a lot of ingredients and a hit with the entire family.
Excellent!
05/04/2007 at 11:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These tacos were delicious. Based on others reviews I cut back on the onion in the salsa. Also used the whole avacado because I didn't want to throw half out. Salsa is light and spicy and sets off the smoky chipotle shrimp beautifully. Definitely on my cinquo de mayo party menu!
We loved it! Refreshing!
05/03/2007 at 11:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The salsa was superb! Easy to use recipe and very refreshing idea from the everyday tacos. Thank you!
Fast, light, easy & tasty!
05/01/2007 at 05:07pm
User: Valerie from Newnan, GA User Rating:
I started making this recipe last summer and it is a hit with my entire family. The taste is wonderful and full of flavor. It is so easy and fast to prepare I have been tempted to make it several times a week. The salsa is AMAZING!! With or without a food processor it can be made in minutes! The kids beg me to make the salsa for their after-school snack.
Everyone loved it!
04/29/2007 at 10:31am
User: Christine from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I made this the other night for some friends (one who even said they dont like mexican food) and they all loved it! I would definetly make this again!
Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde
04/23/2007 at 05:08pm
User: Jennifer from North Kingstown, RI User Rating:
I served this at a dinner party and it was a real hit!! I had to give copies of the recipe out when our friends left and they used it at another dinner party 2 days later!
Great Shrimp Taco's
04/03/2007 at 03:18pm
User: Regina from sacramento, CA User Rating:
this the first recipe that i have got of this psge and it was not hard to make and it was great....so i hope you try it and its good if you have little ones so they could help you....
DELICIOUS!!!!!
02/14/2007 at 04:18pm
User: gloria from san francisco, CA User Rating:
This recipe is very tasty. My family and I really enjoyed the salsa verde. I used the canned chipotle, I blended it in the blender with a few drops of lemon and marinated the shrimp for about 20 min. I will definetly make it again.
Dissapointed, but could be good with changes
01/31/2007 at 06:43am
User: Allison from Woodland Hills, CA User Rating:
Well, I was sadly disappointed with this. I was really excited that it was going to be a yummy, healthy recipe. However, something just wasn't right. My boyfriend and I think it was that the onions were too overpowering. Part of the problem could be that we couldn't find a small onion, so we just cut a large one in half and then quartered that. Also, we added about half a clove extra of garlic since we like it so much, but I doubt that did much. Although, other people are complaining about the onion being too overpowering as well, so maybe it is not just me. If I were to try to make this again, I would put way less onion, and maybe try it with some black beans and a little sour cream like others suggested. Oh, the shrimp I do have to rave about. It was great! We used the rest and made a fab quesadilla. Yum Yum. Will definitely be making that with other recipes.
Good One!
01/28/2007 at 04:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is one of my favorite new things to make. It is easy, and the salsa last's for a couple of days so i make other things with it as well. Oh i add tomatos to it though!
Salsa is great
12/21/2006 at 05:12pm
User: Sarah from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
The salsa is great. I couldn't find tomatillos so I substituted tomatoes instead and added a little lemon. It came out great. I sauteed the shrimp and it came out just okay. The salsa was the real star of the show.
Quick and Tasty!!
12/20/2006 at 05:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really enjoyed this meal.There are a few things I would change though. The other reviewers that said the onion taste is too strong are right and I am an avid onion eater! I reccomend that you choose a mild onion like a red or shallots or brown the onions before making the salsa.I left out the avacado to cut some more fat but I know it would be delicious with the avacado!A quick tip: Make sure you brown the corn tortillas well because if they are too soft they will get soggy and all of the filling will fall through.I also had to drain the liquid off of the salsa,the tomatillos added too much juice.Would be excellent over pasta as well!! Enjoy
Good and easy.
12/18/2006 at 09:49pm
User: Jocie from Long Beach, CA User Rating:
This was a nice change for dinner. They were easy and delicious, but a little bland. We kicked it up with extra seasoning.
lite n flavorful
12/04/2006 at 10:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great flavor. Lite summer meal.
Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde from Kellie
11/29/2006 at 05:40pm
User: Kellie from Westerille, OH User Rating:
This recipe is awesome. For the shrimp I used Knorr Brand "Tomato & Chipolte flavor Boullion" and just put it on the shrimp and cooked it. I got the spice from a local Mexican Specialty Market. The Avacado Salsa is wonderful.
light and so tasty
11/08/2006 at 09:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the tomatillo salsa is great with all kinds of things
Great
10/29/2006 at 07:14am
User: ANGELA from Albuquerque, NM User Rating:
I loved this dish. Easy and light and tasty. Used red tomatoes from garden and more garlic and chipotle.
Eh..
10/12/2006 at 11:46am
User: Nicole from Lutz, FL User Rating:
The shrimp were ok...the salsa was not good at all. All I could taste was the onions and it was pretty strong. I did make some risotto and put the shrimp on that and that was awesome! (minus the salsa!)
Great with Changes
09/17/2006 at 10:21pm
User: Jeff from San Carlos, CA User Rating:
More garlic, grill the onions, more avocado, use canned chipotle that is mashed, and this is great.
Very tasty
09/17/2006 at 06:48pm
User: Valerie from Cypress, TX User Rating:
We enjoyed this a lot, and it was very quick to make. I could not find tomatillos, but the avocado salsa was still good without it (a lot like guacamole). We just sauteed the shrimp rather than grilling, but it was still very tasty.
YUMM
09/01/2006 at 01:12pm
User: MELANIE from Columbus, OH User Rating:
My husband and I really liked this one, but not so much with corn tortillas, not the reipe's fault though.
Best Tacos
08/01/2006 at 01:04pm
User: Shannon from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
This is such a simple recipe to make and tastes delicious. My husband, daughter and myself thoroughly ejoyed this dish. I will definately be making this again. I love doing finger foods for parties, so this one is being added to my menu of things to cook.
Double batch
07/30/2006 at 07:37pm
User: Janine from Chino Hills, CA User Rating:
Great stuff...you probably don't need double batch of sauce for feeding more than four people. Too much mayo...but good stuff.
Mouth watering
07/21/2006 at 10:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This receipe is awesome tastes great my family loved it.
shrimp tacos
06/11/2006 at 11:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The salsa and the shrimp were great. There was a little too much salt in the salsa (this coming from a BIG salt fan) and 1 garlic clove is never enough! I used like 4 :)
Delish!
06/07/2006 at 01:02pm
User: Kelly from Carlsbad, CA User Rating:
Delish, easy to do with friends over for dinner. Perfect spring/summer meal.
Yummy
06/06/2006 at 08:49pm
User: Megan from Houston, TX User Rating:
This is super easy to make and delicious. I just mixed a can of corn and black beans together with a little onion and added into the taco!! It literally took 15 min.
Very Easy
05/20/2006 at 04:21am
User: LaToya from Kansas City, MO User Rating:
This dish was very easy to make. I really wasn't expecting much but it was delicious!
Yummy!
04/23/2006 at 03:01pm
User: Leigh from Annapolis, MD User Rating:
My friend and I made this recipe together. It was a hit! Everyone heaped on the salsa verde and went back for seconds, and even thirds!!
spicy and tasty
04/17/2006 at 11:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I let the shrimp sit in the marinade for 15-20 min and added some canned black beans and sour cream to the tacos.
This is a great dish.
03/27/2006 at 08:59am
User: Ashley from Flint, TX User Rating:
My husband and I loved this one! I served it with black beans and some feta cheese.
Good Stuff
03/23/2006 at 11:32am
User: Katie from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
I really enjoyed this. My grocery store was out of tomatillos, so I used low acid orange tomatoes and the salsa still tasted fabulous. Served with spanish rice and black beans, this is a great entree.
shrimp lover
03/07/2006 at 06:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Note to those who can't handle the heat. Remove the seeds from jalepenos or any peppers you use...this causes the heat! Also - brown big chunks of white onion (not in oil)to bring a smooth smoky flavor. Overall this is a very tasty dish! Will definitely make it again.
Diet dinner
03/04/2006 at 10:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
In order to lower calorie count we substituted Romaine lettuce leaves for the tortias and added jalipenos and onions to the garnish and thay were very great.
The Best Tacos Ever!!!
03/04/2006 at 08:55pm
User: Brooke from Bloomington, IL User Rating:
The flavors of this dish combine perfectly. You will never need another taco recipe again, it would also work with sliced chicken breast. I think people used too large of an onion, I used a small onion and it came out perfect, if you only had a large onion I would cut it in half. Thanks for the recipe!
too much onion
03/01/2006 at 10:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
made the salsa before the shrimp. should have followed my intuition, that there would be an overwhemling onion flavor. that's all i could taste in the salsa, even after adding the other half of the avocado and a couple extra tomatillos. did not want to ruin the shrimp, so tossed the salsa and moved on.
GREAT
02/24/2006 at 07:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
so simple and taste awesome
Sooooo Good!!
02/24/2006 at 01:04am
User: Stephanie from Olive Branch, MS User Rating:
This is wonderful as is, but try adding sauteed onions and shredded cheese to the tacos. Delicious!!
Incredible and Lite
02/22/2006 at 05:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great recipe. It would be great as a summer dinner.
Very flavorful and SUPER easy!!
01/27/2006 at 02:53pm
User: Stephanie from McKinney, TX User Rating:
This recipe was absolutely delicious and so so easy. You can make the salsa ahead of time as well. We added fat free sour cream and a little grated cheese.
Make Extra Salsa Verde!
01/25/2006 at 03:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great tasting and quick meal. The salsa verde also tastes great with chicken and tortilla chips!
The salsa is AMAZING
01/23/2006 at 12:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was one of the best dishes I've ever made and it's quite simple. While the shrimp was good the salsa was outstanding. The tomatillos add a unique lemon/vinegar flavor to the salsa that is quite strong. I may tone it down next time by substituting a green tomato for one of the tomatillos.
Loving this recipe
01/12/2006 at 05:59pm
User: Kristina from Buford, GA User Rating:
Finally!! An easy mexican food recipe that tastes authentic!!
Yummy!
01/10/2006 at 09:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This really hit the spot. I've been trying to eat better and wanted something spicy. Very yummy and surprisingly filling.
Yummy Tacos
01/09/2006 at 06:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy to prepare. Fresh and light with a slight kick.
great
01/04/2006 at 01:31am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
good
easy qualifier as" shrimp for life "
12/12/2005 at 07:56pm
User: carol from Sheridan, IL User Rating:
This recipe is delicious as is, but the spiciness can be increased or decreased by the quality of the chipotle powder used, as well as the ripeness of the jalapenos. Adding a small amout of sourcream to the salsa will also tone down the heat. My daughter likes flour tortillas over corn, so try warming a few of those up as well. Excellent as appetizers before a mexican meal.*****
Too much kick
12/07/2005 at 05:58pm
User: Sara from Ft. Collins, CO User Rating:
This dish was way too spicy for my husband and I, and he is someone who enjoys spicy foods. Not sure if it was the tomatillos, or what, as we cut down the spice used while cooking the shrimp. Neither of us could eat a second taco-just too spicy!
Wow! Great new taste
08/02/2005 at 06:19pm
User: judy from Lacombe, LA User Rating:
My Family raved about this and fought over the last bits. I did use packaged light taco shells. Be sure your avocado is nice and ripe for the salsa to be creamier. Next time I might serve lettuce and fresh tomatoes as added garnishes.
Very Good
07/20/2005 at 06:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The recipe was very good, however the onion in the salsa verde turned out pretty strong. I would suggest either using purple onion, or sauteeing/cooking the onion before adding directly to salsa. Chipotle gave shrimp an excellent flavor that was surprisingly not TOO spicy.
Yummy!
06/22/2005 at 03:27pm
User: Jennifer from Buffalo, NY User Rating:
This is such a great recipe! I make the guacamole all the time for dipping. I altered it a bit by not adding the tomatillos and adding about 3-4 tbsp of lime juice. I also use 2 avocados. SO GOOD! The shrimp are also amazing! I serve the tacos with shredded lettuce, green chiles, and the guac and they are a huge hit! This is pretty healthy too! My husband says he is no longer interested in beeef/chicken tacos! Make this--you'll love it!
Muy sabroso!
05/13/2005 at 01:16pm
User: CHRISTINA from San Diego, CA User Rating:
Here in So Cal, we have been eating up the best fish tacos and shrimp tacos for decades at our local restaurants. This recipe IMHO is worthy. The only addition I made was to finely shred some green cabage to top off the tacos (adds some texture and brings out the other flavors).