Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Citrus marinated shrimp, chipotle aioli, guacamole, cotija cheese, pickled red onions
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Ingredients
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Taco Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Make Chipotle Aioli
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
- 3
Prepare Guacamole
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- 4
Pickle the Red Onions
In a small saucepan, bring equal parts vinegar and water to a simmer. Add the sliced red onion and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 5
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat until pliable, about 30 seconds on each side.
- 7
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, add a portion of the cooked shrimp, a dollop of chipotle aioli, a scoop of guacamole, sprinkle with cotija cheese, and top with pickled red onions. Serve immediately.