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Elote Shrimp Tacos
Course
Main Course
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
For the chipotle shrimp:
1
pound
of medium shrimp
peeled and deveined
3
tablespoons
of chipotle adobo sauce
2
tablespoons
of olive oil
2
teaspoons
of minced fresh garlic
1
tablespoon
of chili powder
1
teaspoon
of cumin
1
teaspoon
of salt
1
teaspoon
of oregano
1
teaspoon
of coriander
1/2
teaspoon
of black pepper
1
tablespoon
of olive oil for cooking
For the lime crema:
1/2
cup
of Mexican crema or sour cream
1/3
cup
of mayonnaise
Juice of half a lime
1/4
teaspoon
of garlic powder
Additional ingredients:
Crumbled cotija cheese
Finely chopped cilantro
Grilled corn
Thinly sliced or mashed avocado
Toasted corn or flour tortillas
Shredded green and purple cabbage
optional
Instructions
For the chipotle shrimp:
Pat the shrimp dry and place them in a bowl.
Add chipotle adobo sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, coriander, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the shrimp.
Grill the shrimp on skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or cook them in a hot skillet for about 8 minutes until cooked through.
For the lime crema:
In a small bowl, mix Mexican crema or sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
To assemble the tacos:
Place your toasted tortillas on a plate.
Add cabbage if desired, followed by avocado, grilled shrimp, corn, a drizzle of lime crema, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Elote-Inspired Shrimp Tacos!