Kylie Jenner shrimp taco Recipe
Kylie Jenner Shrimp Taco is an easy and delicious taco recipe that perfectly captures the flavor of summer. It’s a dish that everyone loves, from kids to adults alike! This simple yet flavorful combo combines sweet shrimp with classic Mexican ingredients such as onion, cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro and green onion for an unbeatable taste.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 236kcal
Equipment
- 2 skillets
- Measuring spoons and cups.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup green onion shredded - A quarter cup of shredded green onion, offering a mild and fresh onion flavor, providing a crisp and aromatic garnish that adds a pop of color and a hint of sharpness to the dish.
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese shredded - Half a cup of shredded Mexican cheese, creating a creamy and melty layer when melted, adding a rich and indulgent flavor to the dish, and providing a delightful gooey texture.
- 1/2 pound shrimp fresh - Half a pound of fresh shrimp, providing a succulent and delicate seafood option, adding a delightful briny flavor and a tender texture that perfectly complements the other ingredients.
- 3/4 cup sour cream - Three-fourths of a cup of sour cream adding a tangy and velvety component to the dish, complementing the other flavors and adding a creamy richness to each bite.
- White corn tortillas as needed - White corn tortillas, used as needed to create a sturdy and authentic base for the dish, offering a slightly sweet and earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.
- 1 1/2 avocado - One and a half avocados providing a creamy and buttery texture, adding a luxurious and velvety element to the dish, and infusing it with a subtle nutty flavor that complements the shrimp and other ingredients.
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning - One teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning adding a unique blend of herbs and spices that infuses the dish with a distinct and savory flavor, elevating the taste of the shrimp and other ingredients.
- 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil - Half a tablespoon of cooking oil serving as a medium for cooking the ingredients, ensuring they don't stick to the pan and adding a subtle richness to the overall flavor.
- 3/4 lime - Three-fourths of a lime providing a tangy and citrusy brightness to the dish, adding a refreshing and uplifting note that complements the flavors of the shrimp and other ingredients.
- Salsa as needed (fresh) - Fresh salsa, used as needed to add a vibrant and zesty element to the dish, offering a burst of freshness and tanginess that enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped - Half a cup of chopped cilantro, adding a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the dish, providing a vibrant and aromatic element that enhances the overall taste experience.
- 1 cup tomatoes diced - One cup of diced tomatoes, offering a juicy and slightly acidic component to the dish, adding a burst of freshness and a vibrant color that complements the other ingredients.
- Onion powder to taste - Onion powder, used to taste, adding a concentrated and savory onion flavor to the dish, enhancing the overall taste profile and providing a convenient way to incorporate onion flavor without the texture of fresh onions.
- 1 cup onion chopped - One cup of chopped onion, offering a savory and aromatic base to the dish, providing a subtle sweetness and adding depth to the overall flavor profile.
Instructions
- Clean and devein the shrimp.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add the shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, and onion powder to the pan. Cook for 5–7 minutes or until pink in color.
- In another pan over medium heat, heat the tortillas until lightly golden.
- Assemble tacos by adding shrimp mix, cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and green onion into each taco. Serve with diced tomatoes and wedges of lime.
- Slice avocado and add to tacos as desired.
Notes
• You can also add other ingredients to your tacos, depending on your preference, such as jalapeños, cumin, chili powder, or garlic.
• If you are using frozen shrimp for this recipe, thaw it in the fridge overnight before cooking.
• If you don’t have Old Bay seasoning, use other spices such as smoked paprika, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper.
• To make the tacos even more flavorful, try roasting the shrimp and onions in the oven for a few minutes before adding them to the tacos.