Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Article 9 of 16: Free Traditional Mexican Recipes
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Warm corn tortillas filled with spicy chipotle shrimp and garnished with cilantro, onion, and lime.
Prep. Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Ready In: 30 Min
Servings per Recipe: 6
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (12 ounce) package bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 pounds large cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined, and cut in half
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt to taste (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large, deep skillet fry the bacon over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain the bacon fat. Add the onions to the pan with the bacon and cook 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Stir in the shrimp and chipotle chiles; cook 4 minutes or until heated through.
2. Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
