Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Pico and Avocado Puree

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 red onions, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Honey
  • 3 avocados, diced
  • 3 limes, juiced (2 for puree, 1 for Pico)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon adobo powder
  • 2 jalapenos, diced and seeded

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the shrimp with half of the red onions, a handful of chopped cilantro, 2-3 teaspoons adobo sauce and the canola oil, garlic powder, some salt and pepper, and a drizzle of honey. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Combine the avocados, 1 jalapeno, and juice of 2 limes, sour cream, adobo powder and the remaining onions in a blender or food processor. Mix until you have a smooth paste; press through a fine-mesh sieve. Salt and pepper to taste.
Set a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat with canola oil. Add the marinated shrimp; cook until pink throughout. (2-3 minutes per side)
For Pico combine the remaining jalapeno, finely chopped tomatoes, 1/2 of chopped onion, garlic, juice of 1 lime, handful of chopped cilantro, drizzle with a little honey and add salt and pepper to taste.
To serve - place puree on a warm tortilla top with shrimp followed by fresh Pico.