Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
Salsa:
20oz can Pineapple Slices(in juice, not in syrup)
1 Mango
1/2 Red Onion
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
1 Jalapeño Pepper
1/2 bunch Cilantro
Salt to taste
Tacos:
1lb Shrimp(peeled and deveined)
7oz can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo(found in most super markets)
12 or more Corn Tortillas
Avocado and Cilantro for topping
Instructions:
Dice up pineapple, mango, onion, and bell pepper into small, equally sized pieces and add to a bowl. Slice jalapeño in half and remove seeds and ribs. Wash your hands after handling the pepper. Mince the jalapeño and cilantro and add them to the bowl. Season with salt to taste. Mix everything in the bowl together and set in the fridge for at least one hour. This salsa can be made well in advance. The longer it sits, the more developed the flavor becomes.
Add canned chipotles with their sauce to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Caution: The chipotles are very spicy, be careful when handling. Add the chipotle sauce and shrimp to a Ziplock bag and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes. If you let the shrimp marinate for too long, the heat from the peppers will cook the shrimp. Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a skillet and set aside in a tortilla keeper or in a towel to keep warm. When the tortillas are done, turn the heat in the skillet up to medium high and add enough olive oil to coat the pan. Remove shrimp from marinade and add them to the skillet. Cook shrimp for 4 to 5 minutes, do not over cook. Serves the shrimp up in tortillas with the salsa, avocado slices, and cilantro.
Serves 4.
From eliseskitchen.com