Dinner comes together in a snap with this Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe. There is no excuse to not have a homemade meal on the table when dinner is this easy!
If you’ve been following along this month, you will remember me talking all about Little Victories – those little things that help us to make big changes. I’ve always believed that those little victories are the easiest way to succeed in whatever we are trying to do or accomplish, and I’ve loved this opportunity to talk about some healthier substitutions we can make.
I’m here to talk about those little victories one more time today, but while I still think it’s important to make those little changes in the food we choose to eat, I want to talk about a different kind of little victory.
Believe it or not, even though I’m a food blogger, and even though I love to cook, getting dinner on the table lately has been a huge struggle. Days get busy, and way too often, dinner time comes around and I’m either too tired, or too unmotivated, or I forgot to pick up an ingredient at the grocery store. You name the excuse – I’ve probably made. This has meant way too many times through the drive through, which always leaves me feeling yucky.
So my new focus for a little victory? Dinner on the table. Some nights, this feels like a big victory instead of a little victory, :), but I always feel so much better when I actually get into the kitchen and cook. And I know that it is better for my whole family, and for my wallet!!
When I’m feeling unmotivated or crazy, that is when I heavily rely on fast meals. And this Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe is not only fast, but it’s packed with flavor, as well. You aren’t getting shrimp tacos like these from any drive through!!
I was actually craving shrimp tacos one day, which is how this recipe was born. I knew that I could make something in my kitchen that was way better than anything I could pick up on my way home, and I’m so glad I decided to experiment with these.
And I love that these are better for you, without really seeming like better for you food. Shrimp are naturally low in calories and high in protein – score!! I also subbed in reduced fat sour cream, and opted for corn tortillas over flour tortillas. And I love the addition of the queso fresco. I love that you only need a tiny amount of it to add some great salty flavor.
The shrimp get a quick marinade in a chipotle, lime and honey mixture. 20 minutes is all they need – which is a great time to make the chipotle lime crema and to prep all the taco toppings. The shrimp go into a hot skillet for a quick cook – I love how fast shrimp cook! – before joining a whole bunch of yummy ingredients in those tortillas for a super tasty dinner. I used purple cabbage – mostly because I love the color, but feel free to use regular cabbage if that is all that you have on hand.
This Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos recipe was a hit. And it was easy to skip the drive through knowing how fast these are, and how much better they are than some mass produced take out tacos. Freshness and home cooking for the win!
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Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Dinner comes together in a snap with this Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe. There is no excuse to not have a homemade meal on the table when dinner is this easy!
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Lime Shrimp
- 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons minced chipotle in adobo (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- zest of 1 lime
- salt and pepper
- 1 lb Kroger shrimp, defrosted, peeled and deveined
For the Chipotle Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup Kroger reduced fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced*
For the Tacos
- 8 Kroger White Corn Tortillas
- shredded cabbage
- diced avocado
- cilantro
- crumbled Kroger Queso Fresco
Instructions
- In a large ziptop plastic bag, combine the lime juice, olive oil, honey, chipotle in adobo, garlic and lime. Season with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and marinate for about 20 minutes, squishing the bag around every few minutes to make sure the shrimp is thoroughly covered in the marinade.
- While the shrimp is marinating, make the crema. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, chipotle in adobo, lime juice, zest and garlic. Mix well.
- When the shrimp is finished marinating, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the shrimp and add the shrimp to the hot skillet. Cook until the shrimp is no longer opaque on the bottom side, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the shrimp over and cook the second side, about another minute. Remove the shrimp to a plate.
- To assemble the tacos, top each tortilla with some of the shrimp, cabbage, avocado, cilantro and Kroger Queso Fresco. Drizzle some of the crema on each taco and serve.
Recipe Notes:
*If you don’t like the flavor of raw garlic, substitute in 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.
I am working with Kroger on this Little Victories campaign, and this post has been sponsored. I’m so glad to be able to work with companies and organizations that I truly believe in. Thank you for supporting them, too.
Taylor says
Is there a chipotle, like, seasoning substitute I could use? I really want to make these but I have no idea what “chipotle in adobo” even is, much less where to buy it.
Deborah says
You could use some chipotle chili powder if you want, but chipotle in adobo is pretty easy to find. You should be able to find them in the Mexican ingredient section in the grocery store. They come in a small can.
Katie says
I started making these about a year ago, but I substituted the shrimp with chicken as my husband is allergic to seafood. Ever since, he has requested them at least twice a month, and they have seriously become a staple. Making them tonight – SO easy, fresh, and delicious!!
Deborah says
Yay – love that they have become a staple, and I must try them with chicken now!
Darin says
I made these tonight for my daughter and I, and they turned out amazing!! Very tasty. Definitely will make these again. I did ease back on the chipotle pepper for her and substituted in goat cheese, but wow these were good.
Deborah says
I’m so glad that you and your daughter enjoyed them!!
Kevie says
Wanted to try something new, and didn’t realize how spicy they would be! But other then that, they were delicious!! 😊😊
Little Cooking Tips says
Delicious Tacos Deborah! Those are exotic for us native Greeks:) One question though: what type of cheese are you using? Kroger Queso Fresco isn’t available here in Athens, is it ricotta? Or something like cream cheese?
Thanx so much for the wonderful recipe!
Panos and Mirella.
Deborah says
Queso fresco is a Mexican cheese. It’s a cow’s milk cheese, and is pretty mild in flavor. It’s not the same texture as ricotta or cream cheese – it is usually crumbled on top. You could probably just leave the cheese off and still have great tacos!
Little Cooking Tips says
Hmmm. It must be similar to cottage cheese that we do have here then. We can always skip it as well as like you said:)
Thanx so much for clarifying! And again, thank you for the beautiful tacos!:)
Julienne says
These look great! Just got home from King Soopers and decided that shrimp tacos sounded good and found this recipe! Looking forward to these!
MicheleW says
Thawing the shrimp right now, these look perfect for Sunday
Joe Dickie says
I love serving Mexican dishes to my family, and these will fit the bill for a mid week, easy dinner!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
Love how quick and easy this recipe is.
lisa says
Those are totally dinner tomorrow!
Gina Godewyn says
My husband loves tacos! These are on the menu!
Jennifer says
Those shrimp tacos look amazing! Pinned it!
Shaz says
Looks yum!!
bev @ bevcooks says
I basically made a version of these last night! Faaaaav.
Jen Pacholke says
Sounds wonderful – I might even get my shrimp hating daughter to eat these!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
Little victories are so important – and walking 10000 steps has been mine. Whether I make it to that goal every day or not is always a challenge, but it’s the goal and the determination that keeps me going!
And these tacos are totally YUMTOWN!!
Thriftyredhead says
I’m not sure what Little Victories organization is but am thankful that Kroger is sponsoring your give away. Thank you for the chance to participate. Best of luck in your endeavors.
Kristi Rimkus says
Beautiful tacos – so fresh looking.
Liz says
Oh, boy, these need to be on MY menu soon!!!
Crissy @ Dear Crissy says
I have recently become so addicted to the addition of fresh lime juice on my tacos, so this is right up my alley. That Chipotle Lime Crema tops it off so beautifully (and I’m sure deliciously, too)! This is going on my weekly menu SOON.
Liz@HoosierHomemade says
These look incredible! I’ll definitely be trying them soon!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade
Chels R. says
I’ve never made shrimp tacos before, but I think these look amazing!
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says
I worked out and I’m cooking meals for the week! That’s my victory for today!
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says
Chipotle and Lime is one of my favorite flavor combos and I adore shrimp tacos! Yummy! Great recipe!!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
I loved this post, Deborah. I can 100% relate. It’s funny how people think that since we’re food bloggers, we have this amazing dinner on the table every night. Nothing could be further from the truth. Some days, I’ll make and a photo a dessert recipe, a popcorn, and a cocktail. Ummm…what’s for dinner now?
I love this recipe, and the photos are stunning. The freshness is practically jumping through my screen!
dc says
Salesperson screwed up and I still entered the order right! Yay!
Carolyn says
You had me at chipotle lime. I LOVE this recipe!
Gail H. says
Can’t wait to try these!!
Lynne E. says
These sound delicious! Going on the menu for this week!
Camille says
I think I’ll make these tonight!
Courtney O'Dell says
These look absolutely delicious!
Kristen says
These are the most beautiful looking tacos, ever. I just happen to have all I need to make them in my fridge!
Sarah says
I LOVE shrimp tacos! Especially with the lime and a little kick. These look fantastic!
Becky says
My little victory is that I worked out before my kids got up even though I reeeeeeally wanted to stay in bed 🙂
Marie says
These look so yummy! I love seafood tacos of any kind.
Tom @ Raise Your Garden says
I’m a gym teacher and all I can say is, bring on the taco’s, I’m ready to play! Yum.