The viewer must see a burst of joy and color - warm tortillas generously filled with smoky, grilled shrimps drizzled with a glossy chipotle lime aioli, topped with vibrant, crispy arugula, crowned with tiny bits of magenta-colored pickled onions and a sprinkle of crumbly white cheese. The plate is garnished with a lime wedge on the side.

Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Arugula

Name: Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: arugula, 2 cups washed and dried; shrimps, 1 pound peeled and deveined; Chipotle Chilies in Adobo Sauce, 2 chopped; lime, 2 juiced; small red onion, 1 thinly sliced; Crumbled Queso Fresco or Feta, 1/2 cup; corn tortillas, 8; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoon; mayonnaise, 1/2 cup; white vinegar, 1/2 cup; sugar, 1 tablespoon; salt, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: November 07, 2023

Colorful, vibrant, and packed with flavours – this dish puts a creative spin on traditional Mexican cuisine. Arugula is the feature of this dish – a peppery green that brings a unique zesty element to the palate, melding perfectly with the tartness of lime and the smoky heat of chipotle.

Ingredients (for 4)

Arugula - 2 cups - washed and dried
Shrimps - 1 pound - peeled and deveined
Chipotle chilies in adobo sauce - 2 - chopped
Lime - 2 - juiced
Small red onion - 1 - thinly sliced
Crumbled queso fresco or feta - 1/2 cup
Corn tortillas - 8
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise - 1/2 cup
White vinegar - 1/2 cup
Sugar - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🦐🍈🌶

Mix shrimp with olive oil, chopped chipotles, and the juice of one lime. Set aside for 30 minutes to marinate.
Step 2 - 🧅🍚💧

Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Add sliced onions, turn off the heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 3 - 🦐🔥⏲

Heat grill to medium-high heat and grill the shrimp until pink on both sides, around 2 minutes per side.
Step 4 - 🍈🍚🧂

Mix mayonnaise, the juice of one lime, and a tablespoon of adobo sauce. Add salt to taste.
Step 5 - 🌮🔥🍽

Warm tortillas on a dry pan over medium heat. Place on plates when they are warm enough.
Step 6 - 🦐🥬🧀

Assemble tacos with a portion of shrimp, a dollop of aioli, a handful of arugula, pickled onions, and a sprinkle of cheese.

Additional

You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a non-seafood option. Instead of grilling, you could also pan-sear the shrimps. For a spicier kick, add more chipotle chilies. Have a little fun and let everyone customize their own tacos – it's also a great way for kids to engage with their food! Don't forget to share and impress your friends with this Insta-worthy dish.