Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema and Mango Salsa by @vessys_gourmet_kitchen

24 min

4 servings

🦐

450 g

Black tiger shrimp

🫒

60 ml

Olive oil

🫙

3.7 ml

Cumin

🧂

6.2 ml

Salt

🌶️

2.5 ml

Paprika

🌶️

2.5 ml

Smoked paprika

🌶️

2.5 ml

Chipotle powder

🧄

6 g + 2 cloves

Garlic

🥙

320 g

Tortillas

🥭

200 g

Mango

🌶️

15 g

Fresno chile

🧅

35 g

Red onion

🌿

30 ml

Cilantro

🍋

44 ml + 1

Lime

🥑

150 g

Avocado

🥛

60 ml

Sour cream

  1. Rinse
    • black tiger shrimp

    Defrost and rinse the black tiger shrimp.

  2. Butterfly
    • black tiger shrimp

    Remove the tails and butterfly the shrimp; pat them completely dry.

  3. Combine
    • black tiger shrimp
    • olive oil
    • smoked paprika

    Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, paprika, ground cumin, chipotle powder, salt, and garlic with the shrimp.

  4. Mix
    • black tiger shrimp

    Mix until the shrimp are evenly coated; marinate while preparing the toppings.

  5. Chop
    • mango
    • Fresno chile
    • red onion

    Chop the mango, Fresno chile, red onion, and cilantro.

  6. Mix
    • mango
    • Fresno chile
    • red onion

    Mix the chopped salsa ingredients with lime juice and salt.

  7. Process
    • avocado
    • garlic
    • cilantro

    Process avocado, garlic, cilantro, ground cumin, lime juice, and salt until smooth.

  8. Fold
    • sour cream
    • Avocado

    Fold sour cream into the avocado mixture without blending it.

  9. Heat
    • black tiger shrimp

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side.

  10. Warm
    • tortillas

    Warm and char the tortillas on the stovetop.

  11. Fill
    • tortillas
    • black tiger shrimp
    • avocado

    Fill each tortilla with shrimp; top with avocado crema and mango salsa.

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema and Mango Salsa by @vessys_gourmet_kitchen

24 min

4 servings

🦐

450 g

Black tiger shrimp

🫒

60 ml

Olive oil

🫙

3.7 ml

Cumin

🧂

6.2 ml

Salt

🌶️

2.5 ml

Paprika

🌶️

2.5 ml

Smoked paprika

🌶️

2.5 ml

Chipotle powder

🧄

6 g + 2 cloves

Garlic

🥙

320 g

Tortillas

🥭

200 g

Mango

🌶️

15 g

Fresno chile

🧅

35 g

Red onion

🌿

30 ml

Cilantro

🍋

44 ml + 1

Lime

🥑

150 g

Avocado

🥛

60 ml

Sour cream

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Defrost and rinse the black tiger shrimp.

    🦐black tiger shrimp
    🥣mixing bowl
  2. Step 2/11

    Remove the tails and butterfly the shrimp; pat them completely dry.

    🦐black tiger shrimp
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  3. Step 3/11

    Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, paprika, ground cumin, chipotle powder, salt, and garlic with the shrimp.

    🦐black tiger shrimp
    🫒olive oil
    🌶️smoked paprika
    🌶️paprika
    🫙ground cumin
    🌶️chipotle powder
    🧂salt
    🧄garlic
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
  4. Step 4/11

    Mix until the shrimp are evenly coated; marinate while preparing the toppings.

    🦐black tiger shrimp
    🥣mixing bowl
  5. Step 5/11

    Chop the mango, Fresno chile, red onion, and cilantro.

    🥭mango
    🌶️Fresno chile
    🧅red onion
    🌿cilantro
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  6. Step 6/11

    Mix the chopped salsa ingredients with lime juice and salt.

    🥭mango
    🌶️Fresno chile
    🧅red onion
    🌿cilantro
    🍋lime
    🧂salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
  7. Step 7/11

    Process avocado, garlic, cilantro, ground cumin, lime juice, and salt until smooth.

    🥑avocado
    🧄garlic
    🌿cilantro
    🫙ground cumin
    🍋lime
    🧂salt
    🥄measuring spoons
  8. Step 8/11

    Fold sour cream into the avocado mixture without blending it.

    🥛sour cream
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  9. Step 9/11

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side.

    🦐black tiger shrimp
    🥢tongs
  10. Step 10/11

    Warm and char the tortillas on the stovetop.

    🥙tortillas
    🥢tongs
  11. Step 11/11

    Fill each tortilla with shrimp; top with avocado crema and mango salsa.

    🥙tortillas
    🦐black tiger shrimp
    🥑avocado
    🥛sour cream
    🥭mango
    🌶️Fresno chile
    🧅red onion
    🌿cilantro
    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seafood, Shellfish, Fats and Oils, Herbs and Spices, Vegetables, Grains, Fruits, Herbs, Dairy

Ingredients

Black tiger shrimp, Olive oil, Cumin, Salt, Paprika, Smoked paprika, Chipotle powder, Garlic, Tortillas, Mango, Fresno chile, Red onion, Cilantro, Lime, Avocado, Sour cream

Notes

Black tiger shrimp (16-20 count, defrosted and deveined), Cumin (for the shrimp, for the crema), Salt (for the shrimp, for the salsa, for the crema), Garlic (crushed, for the shrimp, for the crema), Tortillas (of choice, for serving), Mango (ripe, for the salsa), Fresno chile (for the salsa), Red onion (for the salsa), Cilantro (for the salsa, for the crema), Lime (juiced, for the salsa, for the crema), Avocado (for the crema), Sour cream (for the crema)

Allergens

Shellfish, Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

485 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Carbohydrates: 39g, Fat: 24g, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 780mg, Potassium: 590mg, Iron: 2.4mg, Calcium: 95mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 32mg, Vitamin A: 110mcg, Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg, Vitamin E: 2.8mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

4 minutes

Overall

24 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, measuring cup, tongs, spatula

Appliances

Food processor, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Dinner, Lunch, Party, Summer, Game Day

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@vessys_gourmet_kitchen

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican, Mexican-American

Geographic

Mexico, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Juicy, Tender, Crisp

Flavors

Smoky, Spicy, Tangy, Sweet, Savory, Citrusy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard seafood after 2 hours at room temperature), fridge : 3 days (Store cooked shrimp, salsa, and crema separately in airtight containers,Refrigerate within 120 min,Keep tortillas separately), freezer : 60 days (Freeze cooked shrimp in an airtight freezer-safe container,Do not freeze avocado crema or mango salsa for best texture)