Shrimp Tacos in Adobo Marinade with Lime Crema Recipe

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Shrimp Tacos in Adobo Marinade with Lime Crema Recipe

When it comes to taco night, nothing hits the spot quite like Shrimp Tacos in Adobo Marinade with Lime Crema. These tacos are a vibrant mix of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors that come together for a truly delicious meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex

Keyword shrimp adobo, shrimp tacos

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 5

Marinate time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings servings

Calories 517kcal

Cost $15

Ingredients

Adobo Marinade

2 ancho chiles stemmed and seeded
4 oz water cold
1 oz orange juice
1 clove garlic peeled
1 tbs red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Lime Crema Slaw

½ cup sour cream preferably Mexican
½ teaspoon lime zest
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ lime juiced
¾ cup cabbage shredded

Shrimp Tacos

1 tbs olive oil
1 pound shrimp shells removed and deveined
1 roma tomato chopped
¼ cup white onion chopped
¼ cup cilantro chopped
12 flour tortillas
1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho chiles. Heat them in a skillet over medium heat for one minute each side. They should get darker in color, but do not burn them. Soak the toasted chiles in cold water for 30 minutes.
Drain the chiles and discard the soaking liquid. Add the chiles and the remaining adobo marinade ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, about 3 minutes.
Remove the tails from the shrimp and cut into ¾" to 1" pieces. Place the shrimp in a glass bowl and lightly season with salt. Add the adobo marinade and stir. Refrigerate the shrimp in the marinade for 60 minutes.
Mix together the ingredients for lime crema in a small bowl and stir. Add the finely sliced cabbage and stir. Heat some olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. Cook the shrimp until just cooked through, 2 - 3 minutes per side.
Place some cabbage with lime crema on fresh hot tortilla, top with shrimp adobo, add some chopped tomatoes, onion and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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