
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Chipotle shrimp tacos feature warm corn tortillas filled with spicy chipotle-seasoned shrimp and garnished with fresh cilantro, onion, and bright lime juice. These flavorful tacos showcase the smoky heat of chipotle peppers that infuse the shrimp with complex, spicy flavors. The combination of warm tortillas, perfectly seasoned shrimp, and fresh garnishes creates authentic Mexican street food experience with bold, satisfying flavors in every bite.

For this recipe, warm corn tortillas are filled with spicy chipotle shrimp and garnished with cilantro, onion, and lime.
Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package bacon, cut into small pieces
½ onion, diced
2 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut in half
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
12 corn tortillas
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 pinch salt, or to taste
Directions
Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned; drain fat. Stir onion into bacon in the skillet; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and chipotles; cook until heated through, about 4 minutes.
Heat one side 1 tortilla on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds. Flip; heat second side 5 to 10 seconds more. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Fill tortillas with shrimp mixture; sprinkle with cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
377 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
42g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 377 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
Cholesterol 316mg | 105% |
Sodium 830mg | 36% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 42g | 84% |
Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
Calcium 114mg | 9% |
Iron 6mg | 32% |
Potassium 543mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.