Photo: Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe
Ingredients
Avocado Salsa:
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 1 jalapeno, quartered, seeds optional
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 4 medium tomatillos, (about 8 ounces) husked, rinsed, and coarsely chopped
- 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 chipotle or blended chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound medium shrimp (about 20), peeled and deveined
- 8 corn tortillas
- 8 sprigs cilantro for garnish
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Directions
Put the onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor and finely chop. Add the tomatillos, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
Heat a stovetop or outdoor grill to medium-high. Mix the olive oil, chipotle or chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill the shrimp until translucent, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
Grill tortillas, until slightly charred and pliable, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.) Spoon sauce on the tortilla, then top with about 2 or 3 shrimp and a sprig of cilantro. Serve 2 tacos per person, with a lime wedge on the side.
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By peachfoodie
on April 21, 2013
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I thought the avocado salsa was just okay. I probably won't make this again.
By serfmunke
Ridley Park, PA
on February 10, 2013
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I love Mexican food especially fish tacos. THESE ARE AMAZING!!! I followed the recipe exactly. The tacos need nothing else, perfect! No cheese, no sour cream, no nothing, so good, love it!
By lmuhlhan84_3431034
Tampa, FL
on February 03, 2013
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Wow, these were great! My store didn't have any tomatillos today, so I bought some ugly ripe tomatoes and they did just fine to create the avocado salsa. I also added a little lime juice and canola oil to even out the onion and garlic flavors. Topped the whole taco with the salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, shredded mexican cheese. I think next time I'm going to also put some fire roasted corn on it as well.
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