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!)”
Congrats on the book Jessica! You must be SO excited – you must need a billion margaritas after putting all that hard work in! I adore these tacos – I wouldnt have NEVER thought of strawberries and shrimp!
And…I just noticed the perma-link on this post..and it made my life.
pinned!
Yay! Can’t wait to read your cookbook! I’m sure I’ll be gawking over all the gorgeous photos! Love how colorful these tacos are!
Booking mark this recipe for tex mex Thursdays! The combo of strawberries in mex dishes has to be great like pineapple and kiwi. i can not for your book; i am totally spending my b’day moolaa on it now.
Best. Monday. Ever!!! Sending you a virtual pitcher of ‘ritas to celebrate! Brag? Lady, you deserve to shout it from the rooftops (even if you are too humble.) CONGRATS JESSICA!
This totally made my day! I’ve been anticipating this day since you started talking about the book and already hit the preorder button. Congrats, and I can’t wait to dig into it this September!!
thank you!!
YAY!! Congratulations Jess! I can’t wait to see the book because I know every single recipe is going to be drool worthy, just like these tacos!
Congrats on the book!! These look so good that they are worth paying too much for limes due to the shortage right now.
These look amazing! I’ve totally pre-ordered your book and can’t wait to get it here in Spain. I was surprised to see that I could pre-order it on Amazon’s Spanish website and of course I took complete advantage.
that is awesome! thank you so much.
Viirtual hugs and high-fives times infinity!
VIRTUAL. I was too excited when I typed this.
Your book is on UK amazon, yay! It looks super pretty, but I am actually beyond suprised at the lack of neon. Or sprinkles.
Can’t wait to get one!
already preordered last night when i saw your post on facebook. i’m beyond excited for you.
when are you vacationing in Jersey this year? I totally expect to cash in on my “real cocktails if I happen to be in your area.”
thank you so much! and this is quite depressing but i don’t think we are going this year. :( first time in 30+ years! we usually go the second week of june. if things change, i will be sure to let you know!!
yay! i just per-ordered your book!!!! Now I can’t wait until September for it to be delivered to me. How exciting for you !
This is a perfect post in time for my Cinco De Mayo party this weekend :)
thank you!
Just made my preorder! I’m promising myself not to wish my summer away waiting for it but I’m super excited. Congratulations!
thank you thank you.
Soooo excited for you Jessica! This recipes has me drooling at 5:40am! Lovely :)
Done and done!! So excited for Sept 5th!
Ordered! So excited for you and can’t wait to try these tacos!
i heart you.
So excited for you!!!!! Brag away sista. Wish we could toast one of those frosty drinks in person! xo
So excited for you about your book, it’ll be a big hit! :)
The strawberry salsa on these tacos looks amazing, what a flavor combo with the shrimp! :)
Whoo!!! Your book cover looks awesome! Cannot WAIT to see it!
And love everything about these tacos!
So exciting! Pre-ordering now!
Side note: On the amazon page it had “Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed” and obviously people are looking at the Jewel Jelly Bellys!
hahaha! i am quite obsessed with those things…
Ahh!! So excited for you and me!! Can’t wait for these tacos and the book!
holy cow these look amazing! i would have never thought of making strawberry salsa but these look bangin! xo
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I’m a fan in Columbus, OH that generally doesn’t post, but reads everyday! I make one of your recipes at least once a week. Can’t wait for the book. Congrats!
thank you so much for reading ashton!
Congrats!! I can’t wait for your book!! And I am so excited for these tacos, perfect for the nice weather lately!!
Pre-ordered! :-)
Very excited and happy for you!
thank you nancy!
I am starving and these tacos look soooo good! I havne’t made a fruit salsa yet so I think I will start with this one. Love the combo of the Strawberries with Jalapenos. Congratualtions on your book! I’m even more excited for payday now!
Preordered! I am SOOO into these tacos btw.
thank you kelly!
OMG! I am so proud of you!!! Congrats… Seriosuly i could cry right now
Tacos pinned and cookbook ordered; check!!
Annnnd, touchdown! So thrilled for you and can’t wait to see what else is in this packed cooking bible! Congrats!
Definitely making this salsa!!!! Congrats, girl. Smooches right back atcha’!!
congrats Jess!! SO excited to pre-order this and make all your yummy treats :)
Pre-ordered! i’m so excited to get your book! Please come to NYC for a signing :)
thank you maria! and i totally will be.
I want to eat the cover of your cookbook!! Definitely ordering a copy! Will you be doing a book tour!?
yes, most likely!
Super psyched for you! Read the blurb on amazon about it yesterday and was so happy to see “you” come through in it. Can’t say that’s the case for soooo many blog to cookbook deals out there. It was refreshing :)
thank you gina! i’m actually afraid the book may be a little TOO me… ha.
Congratulations on the book, Jessica! Looks fabulous and these tacos – LOVE!
Yeah! It’s here, it’s here!!
HUGE congrats, Jessica! I cannot wait to see all the yums from your cookbook (and if they’re all like these tacos, I’m dead. DEAD).
pre-ordered 2 copies! can’t wait :)
thank you so much ally!
CONGRATULATIONS!! Virtual hugs! So pumped for this book, especially all the recipes you have been teasing from it!
This strawberry salsa might just be my soul mate.
Clicking the pre-order button and I AM STOKED for your cookbook! Can’t it come out sooner?!
thanks simone!
Congratulations, Jessica! Such a longtime fan, and excited to keep this on my kitchen shelf come September.
Definitely pre-ordering this today! I’m so excited. You always have the best recipes. Congrats!
sosoSO excited for your cookbook and tacos and fruity salsa and margaritas! I cannot wait to see all of the wonderful recipes you created. :)
This is so exciting! I cannot wait to get my hands on this book, I am sure it is beautiful and full of crazy-amazing recipes.
Ahhh. I am so completely excited for your book!!! I think I need a margarita this morning –you know, just to celebrate.
And, I’m going to make this shrimp tacos for sure.
Congrats! Cannot wait to get my hands on it!
Pre-ordered!! Please send hugs and cocktails :)
thank you!
Pre-ordered! Can’t wait. I made your beer can chicken last week and we loved it! Thanks for all you do and share with us.
thank you so much!
Preordered. Done. Best $23.51 I will have ever spent, I know it. I am SO EXCITED for you and about your book. I know it’s blood, sweat, and tears to write a book and I can only imagine how daunting 150 recipes would be. There are days I wonder how I will come up with 15 more that I haven’t already done, let alone 150. You’re superwoman :) Big huge congrats!!!!!!!
And the strawberry salsa is what I want for breakfast. Pinned
thank you!!