Baked crunchy shrimp tacos✨
Baked crunchy shrimp tacos✨
For the Filling:▪️1 Tbsp Avocado Oil▪️1/2 a Small Yellow Onion, diced small (1/2 Cup)▪️1 Clove Garlic, minced▪️1 Tbsp Fresh Jalapeño, seeds removed and minced▪️1/2 tsp Chili Powder▪️1/2 tsp Cumin▪️1/2 tsp Garlic Powder▪️1/2 tsp Kosher Salt▪️1 x 4 oz. Can Mild Green Chilis▪️8 oz. Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp, sliced in small pieces (slice each shrimp in 8 pieces)▪️
For the Tacos:▪️2-3 Tbsp Avocado Oil▪️8 Corn Tortillas▪️1/3 Cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese▪️
For Topping:▪️1/2 a Small Head Iceberg Lettuce, sliced in thin strips▪️Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese▪️Lime Wedges, for serving▪️
🌱Vegan Modification: Sub in 1 x 15 oz. can black beans for shrimp, and plant based cheese for cheese
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 425F convection (or 450F regular bake)
2️⃣ In a pan preheated over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic, and jalapeño in avocado oil for 1 min, then add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Sauté for 1 more min.
3️⃣ Add the canned green chilis (including their juices) and sauté for 1-2 more mins until veggies are tender, then add the shrimp and sauté for 1-2 more mins until just cooked through.
4️⃣ Coat a large baking sheet with 2 Tbsp avocado oil.
5️⃣ Place four tortillas at a time between two damp paper towels and microwave for 30 secs to 1 min until the tortillas are warm and pliable.
6️⃣ Working with one tortilla at a time, rub both sides with the oil on the sheet pan. Sprinkle all over with 2 teaspoons of cheese. Place 3 Tbsp of shrimp filling down the center of the tortilla in a line, then fold the tortilla shut to create a taco. Add more oil to the sheet pan if it seems dry.
7️⃣ Bake the tacos for 8-10 mins until pale golden brown, then remove from the oven, carefully flip the tacos over, and bake for another 8-10 mins until golden brown and crispy.
8️⃣ Remove from the oven and let the tacos cool on the sheet pan for 5 mins (they will get crispier as they cool). Gently pry open the tacos with your fingers and fill with the iceberg lettuce and shredded cheese. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
⏲15 minute prep time + 35 minute cook time
Recipe makes 8 tacos (serves 2-3 people)