Chipotle Tequila Shrimp Tacos

Health score
16%
Chipotle Tequila Shrimp Tacos
40 min.
4
691kcal

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these Chipotle Tequila Shrimp Tacos! Perfect for a casual lunch or a lively dinner gathering, this dish combines the bold flavors of chipotle and tequila with succulent shrimp, creating a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone craving more. With a preparation time of just 40 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal without spending all day in the kitchen.

The marinade, featuring zesty orange juice, fresh lime juice, and spicy chipotle chiles, infuses the shrimp with a burst of flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the tomatoes. As the shrimp cook, they turn a beautiful pink, while the tomatoes soften, creating a delicious filling for your tacos. Whether you prefer corn tortillas, flour tortillas, or crunchy taco shells, these tacos are versatile enough to suit any preference.

Top your tacos with fresh cilantro, creamy queso fresco, and ripe avocados for an added layer of flavor and texture. A squeeze of lime juice brings everything together, enhancing the vibrant flavors of this dish. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in, these Chipotle Tequila Shrimp Tacos are sure to impress your family and friends. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy a taste of the Southwest right in your own home!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb shrimp frozen thawed deveined uncooked peeled
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 0.3 cup tequila 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  •  chipotles in adobo finely chopped
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  •  plum tomatoes (Roma)
  •  tomatillos 
  • cup golden beets sweet
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • Dash pepper 
  •  corn tortillas 
  • 8.2 oz flour tortilla soft for tacos and fajitas (10 count
  • 4.7 oz taco shells (10 Count)
  • serving cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • serving queso fresco 
  • serving avocado pitted peeled chopped
  • serving pico de gallo thick
  • serving lime wedges 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In shallow dish, toss shrimp, orange juice, tequila, lime juice, chiles and garlic to coat.
  2. Let stand 15 minutes to marinate, stirring twice.
  3. Meanwhile, cut plum tomatoes and tomatillo into wedges. Halve golden tomatoes; set aside.
  4. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add shrimp, tomatoes and tomatillo to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning shrimp, tomatoes and tomatillo halfway through cooking time, until shrimp turn pink and tomatoes are slightly soft.
  6. Heat tortillas on griddle. Fill each tortilla and taco shell with shrimp mixture. Top with cilantro, queso fresco, avocados and pico de gallo or salsa. Squeeze lime wedge over each.

Nutrition Facts

Calories691kcal
Protein26.65%
Fat28.45%
Carbs44.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
121.88
Glycemic Load
30.66
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.531739074089%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
4.48mg
Naringenin
0.91mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:691.33kcal
34.57%
Fat:21.03g
32.35%
Saturated Fat:5.44g
33.99%
Carbohydrates:74.65g
24.88%
Net Carbohydrates:64.71g
23.53%
Sugar:10.22g
11.35%
Cholesterol:274.03mg
91.34%
Sodium:1108.33mg
48.19%
Alcohol:5.01g
100%
Alcohol %:1.38%
100%
Protein:44.32g
88.64%
Phosphorus:689.46mg
68.95%
Copper:0.92mg
46.16%
Manganese:0.84mg
41.93%
Fiber:9.94g
39.74%
Folate:151.6µg
37.9%
Magnesium:143.2mg
35.8%
Vitamin C:27.76mg
33.64%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.91%
Potassium:1050.23mg
30.01%
Calcium:267.88mg
26.79%
Iron:4.7mg
26.11%
Zinc:3.86mg
25.72%
Selenium:16.72µg
23.89%
Vitamin B3:4.61mg
23.07%
Vitamin K:17.99µg
17.14%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.17%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.03%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.46%
Vitamin A:415.45IU
8.31%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.38%