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Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Tangy Chipotle Lime Sauce

January 14, 2020 by Caitlin Monson 2 Comments

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Kick your taco night up a notch with these quick and easy shrimp tacos! They’re spicy, tangy and are always a family favorite!

Chiptole lime shrimp tacos are the pefect option for a quick weeknight meal! The shrimp cooks in minutes and everything else can easily be made beforehand!

Tacos have been our go-to meal lately, espeically during a busy week. And these chipotle lime shrimp tacos are some of the best we’ve ever had! They’re a little spicy, are loaded with crisp cabbage and creamy avocado and all drizzled with the best homemade chipotle lime sauce! (Pro tip: Charr those tortillas loves! I’m telling ya, it makes a world of difference! 😉 )

Ingredients

  • Chipotle lime shrimp: Can use fresh or frozen shrimp. (Just make sure they’re peeled and deveined before cooking them!)
  • Cabbage: Adds a little texture and crunch to your tacos. (You can use green or purple cabbage or even a mixture of both!)
  • Red onion: Compliments each flavor and adds to it’s texture.
  • Avocado: Adds creaminess to balance out the spice from your shrimp. (Guacamole would also be a great replacement too!)
  • Chipotle sauce: Takes your tacos to the next level & adds even more spice and flavor! (See my recipe below)
  • Optional toppings: cotija or cheddar cheese, extra lime, cilantro, hot sauce (even though they’re pretty spicy already!)
Delicious chipotle shrimp, crisp cabbage and creamy avocado are all stuffed inside a corn torilla and drizzled with chipotle sauce and extra lime! Taco night doesn't get any better!

How to make chipotle lime shrimp

  • 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Squeeze of fresh lime
  1. Add your shrimp and spices to a large plastic bag and give them a good squeeze of fresh lime juice. Then shake the bag until the shrimp is fully coated.
  2. Next, spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat it over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the shrimp is cooked all the way through.

How do you know when the shrimp is cooked?

Shrimp can be a little tricky when it comes to cooking because they’re so small and cook so fast. But don’t worry loves! You’ll know the shrimp is cooked through when it turns pink/opaque and starts to curl on itself. (I’ll usually wait until I see the shrimp turn pink/opaque half way in the pan and then I know they’re ready to flip! They’ll usually take about 2-3 minutes per side.) Also make sure not to crowd the pan because the shrimp won’t cook evenly then. If you have to make them in batches – that’s OK!

Quick, easy and exploding with Mexican flavor! This delicious taco recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect for a weeknight dinner!

How to make the best chipotle lime sauce

This sauce is one of my favorite condiments for tacos because it’s simple, super flavorful and only requires 3 ingredients!

  • 3/4 cup light mayo
  • 3/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 4 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  1. Whisk these ingredients together in a bowl and place the sauce in the fridge until you’re ready to eat. (Quick note: The sauce can thicken up a little bit after it’s been sitting in the fridge, so you may need to add a smidge more lime juice when you go to use it.)
Elevate your taco night with these spicy shrimp tacos! They're healthy, delicious and full of so much flavor too!

Ideas for Leftovers

Have some shrimp and fixin’s leftover from your taco night?! No problem at all! Here are a few easy ways you can repurpose them that are so tasty too!

  • Shrimp taco salad: Add your cabbage and leftover toppings to a bowl, place the shrimp on top and drizzle it all with your sauce and a squeeze of lime! (It’s also so good with some crushed up tortilla chips too!
  • Chipotle shrimp nachos: Place some tortilla chips on a baking sheet and layer them with cheese and your shrimp. Bake them in the oven until your cheese has melted and add the rest of your toppings when they’re done!
  • Spicy shrimp tostadas: Add a layer of mashed avocado or guacamole to your tostada shells, then layer it with your shrimp and other leftover toppings!
  • Chipotle shrimp salad (ceviche-ish style): Chop your cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces and place in the a bowl. Add some diced mango, avocado, red onion and cilantro and give it a VERY generous squeeze of lime! Toss your salad together and eat it with chips or serve it over some cabbage!

Now do you see why I’m obsessed with shrimp tacos?! They’re so easy and make for a quick and healthy weeknight meal! Plus their flavor is out of this world!

I hope you all enjoy the easy peasy chipotle lime shrimp tacos!

More delicious Mexican Recipes:
  • Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
  • Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche (One of my most popular recipes on the blog!)
  • Easy Mexican Corn Dip
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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Delicious chipotle shrimp, crisp cabbage and creamy avocado are all stuffed inside a corn torilla and drizzled with chipotle sauce and extra lime! Taco night doesn't get any better!
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Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos

Spicy shrimp, crisp cabbage and tangy chipotle lime sauce are all wrapped up in a perfectly charred corn tortilla! It doesn't get any better (or easier) than this when it comes to taco night!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time6 mins
Total Time16 mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cabbage, chipotle, chipotle lime sauce, easy, healthy, lime, shrimp, tacos
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled & devained
  • ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Squeeze of lime

For the Chipotle Lime Sauce:

  • ¾ cup mayo
  • ¾ tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 4 Tbsps lime juice

For the Tacos:

  • Corn tortillas (can be replaced with flour tortillas)
  • Cabbage, thinly sliced
  • Optional toppings: cheese, avocado, guacamole, extra lime

Instructions

To Make the Chipotle Lime Sauce:

  • Whisk all of your ingredients together in bowl and store it in the fridge while you prepare the rest of your tacos.

To Make the Shrimp:

  • Add your shrimp and spices to a large plastic bag and give it a good squeeze of fresh lime juice. Shake the bag to fully coat the shrimp.
  • Then heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Once it's hot, spray it with non-stick cooking spray and add the shrimp. (Make sure not to over crowd the pan or your shrimp won't cook evenly. If you need to do this in batches, it's ok!) Cook the shrimp on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until the they're cooked all the way through.
  • Place the shrimp in a bowl until you're ready to assemble your tacos.

To Assemble the Tacos:

  • Take a tortilla and layer it with your shrimp, chipotle lime sauce, cabbage, red onion and avocado. Squeeze a little extra lime over the top and serve!
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Filed Under: Main Dish, Seafood Tagged With: chioptle lime sauce, chipotle lime, healthy, mexican, seafood, shrimp, shrimp tacos, spicy, taco tuesday, weeknight meals

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  1. Susan

    March 15, 2021 at 11:42 am

    The not-chipotle chili powder, is this like the blended type for making a pot of chili, or a dried chili pepper powder?

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    • Caitlin Monson

      March 15, 2021 at 11:54 am

      Hi Susan! It’s the type that you would use to make chili (the blended kind). Here’s a link to the one I use. I hope this helps!
      McCormick Chili Powder

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