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!)”
just pre-ordered! I cannot wait! Also, definitely going to make this recipe soon.
thanks kayla!
ARE YOU DOING A BOOK TOUR TOO!?!?! Or was I just reading too far into your comment about happening to be in my area? Probably but I am so excited and pre-ordered the book last night and want to make these tacos ASAP and want to high five you and give you cupcakes and cocktails to celebrate your accomplishment. I can’t wait for September :)
thank you! and yes!
SOOOO exciting about your book! Congrats!
1. yessssssssssss!! pre-ordering TODAY. so so so SO excited for you!!!
2. i need to try this strawberry/shrimp mash up, i’m in love with this taco idea!!
thank you love!
Congrats on your book! It does sound like a great Monday and these tacos look fabulous!
Congrats on your book! I will definitely check it out. These chipotle lime shrimp tacos are my idea of a perfect meal. Would you recommend trying this with hard-shelled tacos?
if that’s what you love, go for it!
Delicious mix of sweet and salt, we love these combinations!
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I don’t ever buy cookbooks these days, but totally making an exception for yours! I can’t wait to read it.
So I saw the title of this post and the link and I pre-ordered before even reading the rest! So excited for you, I’m sure it will be amazing just like all the other recipes you’ve shared over the years. I have so few hardback cookbooks anymore but yours will be worth it! Yay!
thank you so much anna!
Woah, so exciting that your book is out for preorder! Congratulations! I can’t wait to get my hands on it. My husband unfortunately doesn’t eat shellfish so I won’t be trying this recipe but I’ve made enough of your recipes to know that the book will be amazing ;).
Preordering and drooling, simultaneously! So proud and happy for you – September can’t come soon enough!
Hooray!!!! I can’t wait for your cookbook! Or for Cinco de Mayo when I can stuff my face with tacos, margaritas and a million chips and salsa without question! Congrats!
Congrats, friend! I can’t wait to read through it, cook from it and ooo and ahh at all the gorgeous recipes. Brag on! x
So excited for your book!! Proud of your hard work! Ordering it now!
Yea Yea Yea!!! So super excited about your book!! And a huge CONGRATS, Jess!! I’m sure you are SO pumped that all your hard work is paying off!! <3
And those tacos, drool!! Love the crumbled queso fresco with the strawberries! Drool! Now, how to get the husband on board with cilantro???
OH.MY.GOODNESS.
I love cook books in print! Pre ordered and SO SO excited. Congrats :)
thanks ellen!
Congratulations! I totally pre-ordered as soon as I saw your link on facebook!
thank you liz!
This looks so amazing! I’ve never made strawberry salsa before. The shrimp taco looks delicious!
My only complaint is that we have to wait until September. Can’t wait to make this recipe and many more from your cookbook!
i knooooow – so far away!
Best. Day. Ever. Actually September 2nd might be. And these tacos. If summertime chopped salad wasn’t already on the menu for tonight, these would be. Cannot wait to make every recipe in your book!!!
I’m sure it feels good to finally get the book out there! Best of luck on sales, I’m sure everyone is going to want it!
Oh my goodness, yuM!
Since I have no money, your cookbook is officially on my Wishlist!! ALSO, where did you get all those gorgeous limes?? My mom said she couldn’t find them anywhere due to the shortage and while I did find them in my local supermarket, they were $1.25 each!! Needless to say, I only bought 2… with the hopes that they’ll last at least 2 weeks. So, yeah. No classic margaritas in my house these days. Lol
they were like $1.50 a piece – it was ridiculous!
Something I thought you might get a kick out of: Under “Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed” on your books page on Amazon are the Jelly Belly Jewel Jelly Beans. Seems so you hah! I’m in school in Morgantown and more than once I’ve thought how easily I think we could be friends trashing up pizza and drinking margs, so very excited for the book!
Right, I need a friend like her!!!
EEEEEK!! I’ve waiting for this for so long! I cannot wait to get a copy and sit down to read it front to back/cook all the things.
P.s. let’s take a moment to appreciate the fact that on the amazon pre-order page for the book, the first item on the “customers who viewed this also viewed ” list is a 1lb bag of the shimmery jelly belly jelly beans. Because of course.
Just pre-ordered! :-D I haven’t been reading very regularly this year, only checking out the recipes, I had no idea that you were publishing a book! It was just last week I said to hubby that I wished you would do this! Perfect timing! xx
thank you jeanette!
Congratulations! I
So exciting!! Congrats! Why wouldn’t I pre order one? Is it fall yet?
These look amazing. AND CONGRATS ON THE PRE-ORDER ABILITY! Or whatever one would say for that. If I pre-order a copy… can you sign it in neon sharpie?! OMG.
oh you can bet that’s what i’m using!
Congrats on your new book. I wish you much success. Wow!! these tacos look amazing and i just love strawberry salsa. I am obsessed with tacos and I’m always looking for creative recipes. Thank you for posting!
Totes just pre-ordered, I’ll take you up on that drink if you’re ever in Rhode Island! Xoxo
thanks codi!
Woohoo! I’m so excited for you. I just pre-ordered your cookbook :) And then I’ll make one and instagram you a picture. Love it!!! (Monday Margs are the best)
I’ll make a recipe out of it, I meant to say. My words jumble at the mere thought of a margarita
Your tacos are always the bee’s knees!
Pre-ordered!!! Can’t wait until September! In the meantime, thank gawd you have a blog too so I have stuff to cook in the meantime. ;) Congrats!!!!!!!
thank you chloe!
OH, HI. THIS IS AMAZING. SO PROUD OF YOU.
So excited for your book! :)
Congratulations on the book! That is awesome and it sounds amazing!!
I can’t wait to preorder the book! As soon as I get paid consider it done! I have been impatiently waiting for your cookbook for SO long!
Pre-ordered! Can you talk your publishers into doing a book tour to Sydney, Australia? ;)
thanks jenna! um… that would be amazing.
These tacos look to die for. About the book…I preordered it on Amazon a few weeks ago, but now I’m wondering if that was legit. Has it been available for awhile and you’re just now announcing it? My order is still showing up on Amazon but just thought I’d make sure it was for real :)
yes, definitely legit! for logistics/business reasons i had to wait a bit to officially announce that it was available. thank you so much for ordering early! you are awesome.
Oh, good! Thanks for clarifying :) I CAN”T WAIT to have it in my hands!!
So fresh and packed with flavor! So fabulous – love the salsa!
Congrats on the book! I am so intrigued by strawberry salsa. This sounds like a must try :)
Preordered your book weeks ago and SO EXCITED!!
thanks caitlin!
These tacos look amazing and I absolutely love the strawberry salsa!
And I NEED your book! I mean I really NEED it now. :P
Ordered in Munich Germany!
thank YOU!
These look incredible! Also, I have been a huge fan of your blog the last few years & can’t wait to dive into your cookbook. Congratulations! I know it will be a great success. xx
Congratulations! This is so exciting!
I will definitely pre-order but first I wanted to ask if any of the online retailers will be selling signed copies. If not, will you be doing any sort of tour? I’m on the other side of PA from you AND your book comes out just 11 days before my birthday so I’m hoping you have a fabulous answer! :)
yes! definitely will be doing signings – i’m not sure about the signed copies for online retailers though – i can try and find out!
These look delicious! I love how bright and cheerful your food photos always are!! YUMMMM! Also soooo excited for your book!
Just pre-ordered your book because I LOVE your recipes! And bonus — by September I will have forgotten that I ordered it, so it will just show up on my doorstep and surprise me – my own little Christmas in September, ha.
thank you kelly!
(i am totally the same way, SURPRISE!)
Book is pre-ordered!! Congrats!
thanks amy!