Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Quick and flavorful shrimp tacos with smoky chipotle heat and fresh toppings. Perfect for a low-calorie Mexican main dish ready in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 pan for cooking shrimp and warming tortillas
- 1 bowl for mixing shrimp with marinade
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with cooked shrimp, shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle peppers to control the heat level.
- Flour tortillas are a good substitute if corn tortillas are unavailable.
- Top with avocado slices or crema for extra creaminess.