Shrimp Taco Bites Recipe
These Shrimp Taco Bites are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring chili-lime seasoned shrimp baked to perfection, topped with creamy avocado and a chipotle sour cream sauce, all served on crispy tortilla chip scoops. Perfect for parties or a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 24 shrimp taco bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasoning
- 24 large raw shrimps, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp lime zest, grated
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray
Avocado Mixture
- 1 large California avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Chipotle Sour Cream Sauce
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely minced
Assembly
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 24 tortilla chip scoops
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the shrimp.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Spray a large baking or cookie sheet generously with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray to prevent shrimp from sticking.
- Season the Shrimp: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 tsp of salt, lime zest, and chili powder. Evenly sprinkle this seasoning mixture over the raw shrimp. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spritz the shrimp with additional cooking spray or olive oil spray.
- Bake the Shrimp: Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes or until they turn pink and curl inward, indicating they are cooked through.
- Prepare the Avocado Mixture: While the shrimp bakes, combine the diced avocado, lime juice, and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl. Gently mix to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Make the Chipotle Sour Cream Sauce: In a separate small bowl, mix the sour cream with the finely minced chipotle chilies in adobo sauce until smooth and well blended.
- Assemble the Taco Bites: On each tortilla chip scoop, place about 1 teaspoon of the avocado mixture, followed by 1/2 teaspoon of the chipotle sour cream sauce. Top each with one chili-lime shrimp.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the assembled bites for a fresh, herbal finish. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful shrimp taco bites!
Notes
- Make sure to keep an eye on the shrimp as they bake quickly to prevent overcooking.
- For a spicier kick, add more chipotle chilies to the sour cream mixture.
- You can substitute regular sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- These bites are best served fresh to keep the tortilla chips crisp.
- If preferred, shrimp can be grilled instead of baked for a smokier flavor.
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