Chipotle Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Salsa Verde

Name: Chipotle Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Salsa Verde
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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; 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

Submitted by BerrySweet

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

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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

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 stove top 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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Reviews

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!

neiljschroeder
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.

Meli-Anne
love it!

evesarah1
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!

ChezNicolette
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!

KelCel