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Jul 17 2026

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SHRIMP TACOS Recipe

Inspired by Orale Mexican Kitchen

Time30m

Serves4

Seared Pineapple Achiote Shrimp, Mango Slaw, Aji Verde, Pineapple & Achiote Adobo, Micro Cilantro, Corn Tortillas

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Ingredients

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General Ingredients

1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 pieces corn tortillas

1/4 cup micro cilantro

Seared Pineapple Achiote Shrimp

1/2 cup pineapple, finely diced

2 tbs achiote paste

1 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Garlic, minced

1 tbs ReaLime juice

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

Mango Slaw

1 cup mango, julienned or shredded

1 cup red cabbage, shredded

1/2 cup carrot, shredded

1 tbs ReaLime juice

1 tsp Honey

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Aji Verde

1 whole jalapeño, seeded

1/2 cup cilantro leaves

1 whole Garlic clove

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Sour cream

1 tbs ReaLime juice

1 tbs olive oil

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Pineapple & Achiote Adobo

1/2 cup Pineapple juice

1 tbs achiote paste

1 tbs white vinegar

1 tsp Garlic, minced

1 tbs olive oil

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Shrimp

In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the achiote paste and diced pineapple. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly.

2

Cook the Shrimp

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp mixture for about 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.

3

Make the Mango Slaw

In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, julienned mango, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss well to combine and set aside.

4

Prepare the Aji Verde Sauce

In a blender, combine fresh cilantro, jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.

5

Assemble the Tacos

Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet. Fill each tortilla with the seared shrimp, mango slaw, a drizzle of aji verde sauce, and top with micro cilantro.

6

Serve

Serve the shrimp tacos immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

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