Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Strawberry Salsa. (& you can totally preorder my book!)
Alternate title: the one where I have to brag about things.
I kid I kid. Well, sort of.
This is a super exciting Monday because my book, Seriously Delish, is available for preorder! And not only is it available for preorder, I’m sharing a recipe from the inside pages. Like big sneak peek. Ooooooh.
I’m pretty sure I will wrap you in a million invisible hugs if you preorder a copy. I will love you forever. I will send you virtual cocktails. Maybe real cocktails if I happen to be in your area.
If you follow along on my crumbs page then you know how I feel when it comes to talking about the book. But today, I’m legitimately excited, if only because I can discuss something else other than our brand new and now broken dishwasher when my world revolves around being in a kitchen. Not complaining not complaining not complaining.
Because it’s the best Monday in a long time. Thanks to YOU.
I figured this was the perfect recipe to share with you today – not only because it comes from the book, but because I feel like it encompasses my whole mess of recipe and food brain. It’s so stereotypically me. Some delicious tex-mex with trashed up fruit salsa. PLUS it’s almost cinco de mayo.
PLUS you can have margaritas. (um I have some really good recipes for those in the book too.)
PLUS you can eat ten thousand chips with guacamole. (as if you need an excuse.)
My book doesn’t focus on tex-mex or anything, but there might just be a chapter called, pizza, burgers, tex-mex and everything else. Because pretty much everything can fit under that category in my life. And some of my favorite not boring ways to eat boring vegetables and stuff. And brunch things. And beverages. And dessert!
All the things. Over 150 of them to be exact.
While this shrimp is deliciously spicy and lime, it’s the salsa that obviously gets me. Strawberries, jalapenos and all sorts of flavor piled on top of warm tortillas with crumbly cheese. I also like to serve these with some lime salted napa cabbage on top. The tacos get so full and packed and those are the best kind of tacos.
So if you’re so inclined and feel like making me the happiest soul on the planet, you can preorder a copy here: amazon + barnes and noble. You’ll also be able to find it on IndieBound and wherever books are sold come September. Virtual smooches times infinity.
Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients
strawberry jalapeño salsa
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 jalapeño chile peppers, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
chipotle lime shrimp
- 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 (4-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
strawberry salsa
- Make the salsa first so the flavors have time to marry. In a bowl, combine the strawberries, red onion, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro and toss. Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. Place the bowl in the fridge until ready to serve.
chipotle lime shrimp
- Place the shrimp in a baking dish or resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, adobo sauce, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Pour over the top of the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Remove the shrimp from the dish or plastic bag and discard the marinade. Add the shrimp in a single layer to the skillet and cook just until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer the shrimp to a plate for serving. Serve the tortillas with the shrimp, salsa, cabbage, and the crumbled queso fresco for topping. Garnish with a lime wedge on the side.
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229 Comments on “Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Strawberry Salsa. (& you can totally preorder my book!)”
You KNOW I jumped RIGHT over to Amazon as soon as I saw the preorder link!!!! And, of course the promises of hugs, cocktails (and maybe a book signing when you come to Michigan for vaca????) SO excited for you and to hold that book in my hands!!
What to make first????
COngrats and thanks for this great recipe…got some shrimp waiting to be addressed in my fridge :)
hugs to you!
yes hoping to do that! thank you megan!
Ordered! Can’t wait!!
thank you!!
Totally ordering a copy while making one of your margaritas! Yay for online shopping and multitasking :)
P.s. LOVE YOUR BLOG..
thanks shauna!
You completely deserve bragging rights!!!! Can’t wait to get my hands on the book — headed to preorder now.
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SO excited for you! I cannot wait to dive into your book. I’ve been reading your blog for a good three-four years now. And I’m totally in your area (I grew up in Murrysville, btw!) so I’m hoping you do a signing or something at a local spot. :)
i sure will!
You are the bee’s knees. The queen bee’s knees. SO EXCITING.
Cannot WAIT to get your book..I’ve been following your blog for years and you are such an inspiration to me and I truly enjoy reading your blog every week. Also, these tacos look amazing. Can’t wait to make them! Congrats on your book..such an accomplishment!
thank you so much molly!
Congrats to youuuu! Off to pre-order a copy now! P.S. You should totally do a book tour and make a stop in DC :)
hoping to do just that!
Just pre-ordered at Amazon! I love your recipes and enthusiasm. Congratulations on your book !!!!
thank you jackie!
Congrats! This must have been a lot of hard work!
Totally. Freaking. My. Life. Right. Now.
congrats times a million. it’s so, so, so gorgeous (as expected) so excited!!! xoxox
OH MY! I don’t know what I’m most excited about…..the culinary masterpiece looking back at me on my laptop screen (sans bacon) or the fact that your talents are all combined in a cookbook that will be gracing my kitchen SOON! Congratulations to you and happy me! Jessica, you are certainly talented in the kitchen. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Congrats on the presale!!!!! and wow-these look soooo yummy, love that there’s fresh fruit in them!
Yay! Congratulations on your book! And wow, these tacos are certain intriguing. Shrimp and strawberry? Wha? I must try them!
Just pre-ordered my copy! Yay!
I will be making this for my birthday which is coming up this Monday ~ May 5th ~ Cinco de Mayo! I am always looking for a good taco recipe and would never have thought of strawberry salsa.
Baahh! I am so excited for you Jessica! Congratulations! And I totally just pre-ordered your book. September can’t come soon enough!
Ordered as well! For us Canadians, we can pre order at Indigo/Chapters online! Can’t wait! Famous in both countries already… so excited for you!
BOOM!! just pre-ordered your book chick-a-dee!! Woot!!
Book pre-ordered and purchased all the ingredients for these tacos!! So excited for both!
So excited for your cookbook! Asking for it for Mother’s Day.
I am planning lunch before heading to Cinco de Mayo Festivities this weekend… we are a little behind on Mexican food here in Australian – but I am totally giving this strawberry salsa a try. YUM
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Thanks so much for posting all of this loveliness!! I can’t believe I am only seeing this now. On an aside I am so looking fwd to your book not just for the recipes but for your writing! I love your tone on the blog.
SO excited for you! Congratulations, I cannot wait to order my very own copy of your book. I absolutely LOVE your blog-it got me through a year abroad, provides me with daily laughter and inspired me to create my very own blog! Thanks for being awesome and sharing it with the world. Can’t wait to get my mits on your book!
xx,
Shannon
Ugh can this book come to Britain supah pretty please? With like, all the sprinkles on top. I want it so bad, looks gorgeous and amazing :) x
Congrats on the book! How exciting. These tacos look amazing. I may totally take you up on a real cocktail date if you’re ever in the area :) There’s no way I’m gonna turn down a margarita.
Can I substitute chicken for the shrimp? I love in northern Saskatchewan and it’s really hard to get seafood up here….
Just pre-ordered my copy…. cant wait!!!!!
Looks oh so good – just put it on my list to make!
xo Elizabeth
Congrats on your first cookbook Jessica! You SO deserve this and everything else great coming your way!
Congratulations, Jessica! I can’t wait to get my hands on your book and see all the goodness you’ve been keeping secret from us. ;) I know it will be stellar!
Oh I love the strawberry salsa and jalapeno idea. Sweet + heat is the best! Congratulations on your cookbook, good things come to those who wait, so exciting!!
Ok, I just had to come back to tell you that your book has one GORGEOUS cover. Can’t wait to see inside.
Hello dear! I am totally in love with your posts. Gorgeous and delicious recipes!
Take a look at my blog as I also do cooking and photography posts:
http://elmarama.blogspot.com/
Thanks doll and have a great day!
Jessica – I can’t wait to get your cookbook. I will totally pre-order it. I love your site, your recipes are always great.
this is the best news! so, now it will be like my Food pinterest board is on my kitchen counter!!!!! wooooop wooooop! So happy for you.
So excited for you and your cookbook debut, Jessica! These strawberry-topped tacos look so delicious!
I will totally preorder your book – no question! I remember thinking (before you ever mentioned it here) that you should have a cookbook. I have plenty of other books by bloggers etc., but honestly, if anyone deserves a cookbook (or any kind of a book for that matter – you’re a wonderful writer) it is you! I already know I love it and it’s my favorite!
I was sure your book cover would be neon and glitterized! Perhaps I’ll just make a glittered placemarker. Congratulations! Looking forward to receiving your book – thanks for the pre-order opportunity.
Oh man, this post just made my day! I’ve been reading that you have been working on your cookbook, and I am SOOO excited to pre-order a copy. I’m heading to Amazon as soon as I leave you this comment. My husband and I love cooking your recipes. So far, everything we’ve made from your website has been delicious. I can’t wait to have the “real book” taking up a special place on my cookbook bookshelf.
Congratulations–I’m an editor and know how hard it is to get all the way published. High fives from this Brooklyn gal!
Ooo ooo! I don’t comment that often, but know that I’m super excited for your book. The title screams Jessica. :)
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I already know that I’ll be doing at least two recipes from your cookbook every week! (This is a fact.) Congrats on this huge accomplishment! You must be over the moon. :)
Aaaannd I’ll be doing this taco recipe next week. But I have two ripe mangoes in my fridge as we speak… Do you think the shrimp flavors will work just as well with a mango salsa instead of strawberry?
I’m super duper happy for you, your blog cracks me up everytime I read it plus the food looks delish. Seriously awesome news!!
Just pre-ordered your book! Your hot cocoa cookie recipe helped me win over my husband while we were dating. I love your creative recipes! Can’t wait to get my shipment from Amazon! So excited!! And totally making this recipe for a work potluck on Monday!
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