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5 from 2 votes

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

These spicy shrimp tacos with creamy chipotle salsa are so easy to make and a perfect option for your next taco tuesday. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mexican food, shrimp, shrimp tacos, spicy
Servings: 12 Tacos
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Charbel Barker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw shrimp small or medium
  • 1 poblano pepper
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/4 stick butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • salt to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Clean the shrimp well and chop into smaller pieces, and season with salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
    1 lb raw shrimp, salt
  • Chop the chipotle peppers and add to a small bowl with the mayonnaise and some of the adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers
  • Slice the poblano peppers and dice the onions and set aside.
    1 poblano pepper, 1 onion
  • Dice the roma tomatoes and set aside separately from the peppers and onions.
    2 roma tomatoes
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil and then immediately add the poblano peppers and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes and then add one minced garlic clove and cook for one more minute.
    1 poblano pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 stick butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion
  • Add the tomato, oregano, a pinch of salt, and mix well and cook for another couple of minutes.
    2 roma tomatoes, 1 tsp oregano, salt
  • Add the shrimp and cook for two more minutes. Then add the chipotle-mayonnaise mixture and mix everything well. Cook for two more minutes and then remove from the heat.
    2 chipotle peppers in adobo, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 lb raw shrimp
  • Add a small amount of olive oil to a hot pan and add a corn tortilla. Add the cheese to the top and then top with the shrimp mixture. Fold over like a quesadilla and remove from the heat to a plate with a paper towel.
  • Serve with lime, salsa, and your other favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Taco | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
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