Shrimp Taco Bites
Juicy, marinated shrimp in a tangy honey-lime sauce are nestled in crunchy tortilla scoops with avocado, sour cream, and fresh salsa.
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Servings: 24 taco bites
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Marinade
- 24 large raw shrimp peeled, deveined and tails-off
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- juice of 2 small limes
- zest of one lime
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Shrimp Taco Bites
- 24 scoop-style tortilla chips
- 1 container (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1 large ripe avocado diced or mashed
- 1 cup salsa or Pico de Gallo
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
For Shrimp Marinade
- In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors soak in.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp along with half the marinade. Discard the rest of the marinade. Cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until pink and curled. (Be careful not to overcook.) Remove from the heat and allow to rest for a few minutes.
For Shrimp Taco Bites
- On each tortilla chip scoop, add about 1 teaspoon sour cream and 1 teaspoon diced avocado. Place one cooked shrimp on top. Spoon on a bit of salsa or Pico de Gallo. Garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime if desired.
- These shrimp taco bites are best served fresh, while the tortilla chips are still crunchy and the shrimp warm. Enjoy!
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