The dish appears vibrant with beautifully arranged soft, lettuce taco shells cradling a melange of juicy shrimp nestled on a bed of sautéed shiitake mushrooms and creamy diced avocados. The splashes of bright red from gochujang mayo drizzle and green from fresh herbs on top adds a fine colour contrast.

Shiitake-Avocado Tacos with Spicy Shrimp

Name: Shiitake-Avocado Tacos with Spicy Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined; 2 cups Shiitake mushrooms sliced; 2 Avocado pitted and diced; 8 leaves Lettuce for wraps; 2 tablespoons Olive oil none; 1/2 cup Gochujang Mayo mix 2 tablespoons of gochujang sauce with vegan mayo; 3 cloves Garlic minced; from 2 limes Lime juice none; to taste Salt none; to taste Black pepper none; for garnish Fresh cilantro none

An enticing fusion taco twist on low-carb.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · March 21, 2024

A little about this dish

This is a flavorful, low-carb fusion cuisine that blends elements of Mexican and Asian culinary traditions to create something truly remarkable. The spotlight in this recipe is on shiitake mushrooms and avocados, which not only provide a rich, earthy taste but cluster of essential nutrients. The shrimp delivers a kick of protein and adds a delightful seafood touch.

Ingredients (for 4)

Shrimp — 1 pound — peeled and deveined
Shiitake mushrooms — 2 cups — sliced
Avocado — 2 — pitted and diced
Lettuce — 8 leaves — for wraps
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons — none
Gochujang mayo — 1/2 cup — mix 2 tablespoons of gochujang sauce with vegan mayo
Garlic — 3 cloves — minced
Lime juice — from 2 limes — none
Salt — to taste — none
Black pepper — to taste — none
Fresh cilantro — for garnish — none

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍤 🍽️ ⏲️

In a bowl, combine the shrimp with minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Step 2 — 🍤 🍳 🔥

In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the shrimp until pink, then remove from the pan.
Step 3 — 🍄 🍳 🔥

In the same pan, drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the shiitake mushrooms until they are golden brown and tender.
Step 4 — 🍄 🥬 🦐

Assemble your wraps by placing a spoonful of sautéed mushrooms in each lettuce leaf, followed by a serving of diced avocado and a few pieces of cooked shrimp.
Step 5 — 🌶️ 🌿 🤤

Drizzle each wrap with gochujang mayo and garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor. Enjoy!

A final fox tip

This dish not only provides a visually stunning palate of colors but also a carousel of textures and flavors, ranging from the meaty shrimps and mushrooms to the creamy avocados, all complemented by the spiciness of gochujang mayo. Switch out shrimps with tofu for a vegan alternative, or pickle some colorful veggies for a pop of crunch and tartness.