Description
These mini shrimp tacos bring a burst of freshness and crunch to your table, the ideal finger food for Christmas parties, festive buffets, or summer evenings. With spicy shrimp, tangy salsa, and a creamy sauce, they strike the perfect balance between vibrant flavours and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp
- 100 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Salt & pepper
- For the Mini Taco Shells
4 soft flour tortillas
- A drizzle of oil
- For the Spicy Mayo (Adobo Sauce)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp crème fraîche
- 1 tsp harissa or Tabasco
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
For the Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)
- 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ small bird’s eye chilli, finely minced
- 1 pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
For Serving
- ½ cup finely shredded green cabbage or lettuce
Instructions
1. Prepare the Shrimp
- Cut shrimp into small pieces (about 1-1.5 cm).
- Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Let marinate while you prepare the other components for deeper flavour.
2. Shape the Mini Taco Shells
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Cut out 7.5 cm (3-inch) rounds from the tortillas.
- Lightly brush with water to soften, then microwave for 15-20 seconds until pliable.
- Hang each round over the bars of an oven rack set between two bowls to form the taco shape.
- Spray or brush lightly with oil.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp, then cool on the rack to hold their shape.
3. Make the Spicy Mayo
- Combine all ingredients (mayonnaise, crème fraîche, harissa, lime juice, salt).
- Blend or whisk until smooth.
- Chill in the fridge until ready to serve, the flavours intensify beautifully.
4. Prepare the Pico de Gallo
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or acidity if needed.
- Cover and let rest 30 minutes at room temperature for the best flavour infusion.
5. Cook the Shrimp
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
- Cook the shrimp pieces for 40-60 seconds, stirring until pink and slightly browned.
- Remove from the pan immediately to keep them tender.
6. Assemble the Tacos
- Add a layer of shredded cabbage or lettuce into each shell.
- Spoon in the warm shrimp, then top with fresh pico de gallo.
- Finish with a generous drizzle of spicy mayo.
- Serve right away while still crispy!
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: appetizer
- Cuisine: mexican cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 115 kcal