Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp mixture in the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lime juice.
• Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds each. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with cooked shrimp. Top with tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Make the Salsa: Put the shallot, jalapeño pepper, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until finely chopped (a mini food processor is best, but large will work too) Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Add the chopped tomatoes, avocado, salt, lime juice, and cilantro to the bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. (If not using right away, see the make-ahead instructions below.)
• Make the Shrimp: Heat the grill to medium. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and shrimp. Mix until the shrimp are evenly coated with seasoning. Grease the grill with a wad of paper towels dipped in vegetable oil or non-flammable cooking spray. Place the shrimp on the grill and cook, covered, until just opaque, 1½ to 2 minutes per side. Place the shrimp on a serving platter and cover to keep warm. (I use large shrimp for this recipe so that they don't fall through the grates. If you're worried your shrimp will slip through, you can always thread them on skewers or cook them indoors in a skillet on medium heat.)
• Grill the tortillas until warm and slightly charred, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, heat the tortillas in the microwave according to the package instructions.)
• Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the avocado salsa, 3 shrimp, and some red cabbage; pass the lime wedges and sour cream at the table. Alternatively, set the warm tortillas, grilled shrimp, avocado salsa, and fixings on the table for everyone to assemble their own tacos.
• Make-Ahead Instructions: The avocado salsa can be made up to 8 hours ahead of time; place a piece of saran wrap inside the bowl and directly over the mixture to prevent discoloration and refrigerate. The shrimp can be tossed with the oil and seasoning, covered, and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead of time.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Place avocado, onion, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until small chunks remain.
• Fill resealable plastic bag with shrimp, chili powder, and salt; shake to coat.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Divide salsa, shrimp, and cabbage evenly to fill tortillas. Squeeze lime juice onto each taco.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP TACO WITH AVOCADO SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

CHIPOTLE SALMON TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Whisk together the chipotle powder, cumin, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss with the salmon and set aside.
• Meanwhile, cut off the tops and bottoms of the oranges with a sharp knife. Place cut-side down, then cut off the peel and white pith. One at a time, hold each orange over a bowl and cut along the membranes to remove the segments, letting them fall into the bowl. Squeeze the juice from the membranes into the bowl. Chop the orange slices into small pieces, then return to the bowl. Add the avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice and a pinch of salt; toss well.
• Lightly oil the grill and add the corn. Grill, turning occasionally, until charred all over, 12 to 15 minutes. After a few minutes, add the salmon to the grill and cook until well marked and charred at the edges, about 2 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Grill the tortillas until marked and warmed, 20 to 30 seconds per side.
• Cut the corn kernels off the cob and toss with the avocado-orange salsa. Divide the tortillas among plates and top with the salmon, salsa and more cilantro. Serve with the lime wedges.

CAJUN SHRIMP TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• For Sour Cream:
• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.)
• For Shrimp:
• Combine chili powder and paprika in large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp; sauté until opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange taco shells on heavy large baking sheet. Bake until hot, about 8 minutes. Place shells in napkin-lined basket. Arrange half of watercress on platter. Top with shrimp. Chop remaining watercress. Place in small bowl. Place sour cream, salsa, avocados and chopped watercress in separate bowls.

AVOCADO SHRIMP SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons avocado, water, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning and cumin. Set aside 1/4 cup beans; add remaining beans to avocado mixture and mash with a fork. Stir in reserved whole beans. Set aside., For salsa, in a small bowl, combine orange, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and the remaining avocado and 2 teaspoons lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Place tostada shells on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until bean mixture is heated through and cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and remaining 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Arrange over tostada shells; serve with salsa.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sauce, pit and peel the avocado. Place in a food processor or blender with the cucumber, sour cream, green onions, dill, Tabasco sauce, lime juice and water. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and red pepper to taste.
• Combine the rub ingredients in a bowl and toss with shrimp to coat.
• In a medium non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat & saute the shrimp and garlic until the shrimp turns pink and is slightly browned.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with the cilantro. Fold the tacos and serve with lettuce and tomato.