Chipotle Garlic Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chipotle Garlic Shrimp Tacos are a delicious and spicy twist on traditional tacos. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful chipotle garlic sauce, then grilled to perfection and served in warm tortillas.

This tacos recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.

Spicy Chipotle Garlic Shrimp Tacos

This recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty chipotle garlic sauce, grilled, and served in soft corn tortillas. The dish is topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime for added flavor. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn tortillas
1/2 cup diced onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, chipotle sauce, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Grill the Shrimp: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.
Warm the Tortillas: While the shrimp are grilling, warm the corn tortillas on a separate skillet or directly on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a few shrimp on each tortilla, then top with diced onions and chopped cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately.