Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Avocado, Corn and Tomato

My goodness, things have been crazy lately! I had no intention of going this long between posts but life had other plans. A couple of jam packed work weeks, some outside dessert orders, and a whirlwind weekend full of food, drink, Josie and BEYONCE have had me like whoa. But you know I would never leave you hanging without a couple of recipes just in time for Cinco de Mayo, right?! You know me better than that.

In case you are in the habit of mentally checking out of the week on Thursday night, especially when that Thursday is Cinco de Mayo, simplicity is key. These tacos may seem like they have a lot going on but I promise, the prep is super simple. They have just the right balance of spicy and sweet, crunchy and creamy, and they are completely satisfying without being heavy. Perfecto!

Stay tuned for an appropriately festive drink recipe tomorrow, because there is no such thing as too many margarita recipes.

Prep 20 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Yield about 6 servings

Ingredients

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup chipotles in adobo sauce
Salt and pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1½ cups corn (fresh kernels cut from the cob or thawed frozen kernels)
2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
½ cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
Juice of half a lime
1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced baby spinach leaves
1½ tbsp. olive oil
Corn tortillas, for serving

Directions

01
Place the shrimp in a medium bowl. Add the chipotles in adobo to a measuring cup or small bowl and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of water if necessary to help puree more easily. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the chipotle puree to the bowl with the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and toss until evenly combined. Set aside.
02
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, corn, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. Season generously to taste with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine. In a small bowl, combine the cabbage and spinach, and toss to combine.
03
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook, turning once, just until opaque and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let cool briefly. Chop coarsely and add to the bowl with the corn and tomato mixture. Fold in gently until well combined. Assemble tacos with corn tortillas, the cabbage mixture, and the shrimp mixture as desired.

Source

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