Sizzling Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa

Ingredients

Main Components:

- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

Sauce & Marinade:

- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt

Salsa & Cheese:

- 1 cup pineapple salsa
- 1 cup mango salsa
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled

Instructions

1. Marinate Shrimp:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and chipotle chile in adobo. Mix until well-coated. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

2. Prepare Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

3. Cook Rice:
- Cook rice according to package instructions, then set aside.

4. Saute Shrimp:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and sauté for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.

5. Warm Beans & Rice:
- In a separate pan, warm the black beans and cooked rice over low heat, stirring occasionally.

6. Assemble Tacos:
- Lay tortillas on a flat surface and start with a layer of shredded cabbage. Top with sautéed shrimp, followed by a spoonful each of pineapple salsa and mango salsa.

7. Add Cheese & Sauce:
- Sprinkle Cotija cheese and queso fresco over the top, then drizzle with the prepared sour cream sauce.

8. Serve:
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra zing.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
- PT15M
- 15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
- PT20M
- 20 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
- 35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Shrimp Tacos
- Chipotle Sauce
- Pineapple Salsa
- Mango Salsa
- Cajun Shrimp
- Sauteed Shrimp
- Cotija Cheese
- Queso Fresco
- Easy Dinner
- Gourmet Taco

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,200

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