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Elote Shrimp Tacos

Let’s learn how to make some delicious Elote-Inspired Shrimp Tacos to celebrate Taco Tuesday! Chipotle shrimp, grilled corn, cotija, lime crema, and fresh cilantro – all the components of the PERFECT taco.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp deveined & tail off
  • 3 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling on the skillet/pan

LIME CREMA

  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • juice of half a lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

OTHER

  • cotija crumbled
  • cilantro finely chopped
  • grilled corn
  • avocado thinly sliced or mashed
  • corn or flour tortillas toasted
  • green cabbage and purple cabbage shredded, optional

Instructions 

HOW TO MAKE THE CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Transfer to a bowl and add the chipotle adobo sauce, olive oil, fresh garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, coriander, and black pepper. Mix together to make sure all the shrimp is coated evenly.
  2. To grill: If using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Grease the grill with olive oil to prevent any sticking. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, add the shrimp skewers and grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Take off the grill and then remove the shrimp from the skewers.
  3. To make on the stove: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Once hot, add a drizzle of olive oil and toss the shrimp in and make sure not to crowd them so they can get a nice sear. Cook for about 8 minutes, flipping over half way if you'd like a sear on both sides. Once the shrimp is cooked through, immediately take off the pan to prevent overcooking.

HOW TO MAKE THE LIME CREMA

  1. To a small bowl, add the Mexican crema or sour cream, mayo, lime juice, and garlic powder. Mix together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

ASSEMBLY

  1. To assemble, grab your toasted tortillas. Add a little cabbage if using, avocado, then the shrimp, some grilled corn, a drizzle of lime crema, cotija, cilantro, and a dash of chili powder. Enjoy warm!