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Shrimp Tacos in Adobo Marinade

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.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinate time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 517 kcal

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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Nutrition

Serving: 3tacosCalories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 33gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 828mgPotassium: 896mgFiber: 10gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5053IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 266mgIron: 5mg
Keyword shrimp adobo, shrimp tacos
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