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Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde

Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
4 servings

This spicy shrimp taco is topped with an awesome green salsa made with tomatillos, fresh cilantro and avocado.

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ingredients

Avocado Salsa

1
small onion, quartered
1
jalapeno, quartered, seeds optional
1
clove garlic, smashed
4
medium tomatillos (about 8 oz), husked, rinsed, and coarsely chopped
½
Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
1 ¼
tsp kosher salt
¼
cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Shrimp

1
Tbsp olive oil
1
tsp chipotle chili powder
1
tsp kosher salt
1
lb(s) medium shrimp (about 20), peeled and deveined
8
corn tortillas
8
sprigs cilantro, for garnish
2
limes, cut into wedges
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directions

Step 1

Put the onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor and finely chop. Add the tomatillos, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.

Step 2

Heat a stovetop or outdoor grill to medium-high. Mix the olive oil, chipotle or chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill the shrimp until translucent, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.

Step 3

Grill tortillas, until slightly charred and pliable, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.) Spoon sauce on the tortilla, then top with about 2 or 3 shrimp and a sprig of cilantro. Serve 2 tacos per person, with a lime wedge on the side.

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