CHIPOTLE TEQUILA SHRIMP TACOS

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The fresh tastes of shrimp and citrus get a boozy kick with the addition of tequila in this authentic-tasting recipe. Don't forget the Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa for the perfect taco topping.

Provided by Yvette Marquez

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 lb uncooked medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes
1 tomatillo
1 cup sweet golden tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 corn tortillas
4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos
4 Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff™ taco shells
Chopped fresh cilantro
Queso fresco
Avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped
Pico de gallo or Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In shallow dish, toss shrimp, orange juice, tequila, lime juice, chiles and garlic to coat. Let stand 15 minutes to marinate, stirring twice.
  • Meanwhile, cut plum tomatoes and tomatillo into wedges. Halve golden tomatoes; set aside.
  • Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. 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.
  • 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 : ServingSize 1 Serving

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