Shrimp Taco Bites are bite-sized appetizers filled with creamy avocado, tender shrimp and a zippy sour cream sauce!
You’re going to fall head over heels in love with these quick and easy Shrimp Taco Bites! They’re super addictive and the perfect finger food appetizer for any gathering! Like say… for Super Bowl Sunday??
I originally planned on making these bold little bites in a baked wonton wrapper, but after I made the wonton wrapper and tasted it… uhh… let’s just say I quickly grabbed a bag of tortilla chips nearby (because I always have tortilla chips nearby) and dumped the filling onto the crunchy chip.
Beautiful.
The combination of the creamy avocado, smoky sour cream and the zippy chili-lime shrimps on top of that crunchy little chip is like a party in your mouth.
You’re going to have a difficult time keeping your hands off of these fun little Shrimp Taco Bites. I kept popping one in my mouth every time I walked past the tray of them.
The avocado is drizzled with fresh lime juice and a dash of salt, which hello, I could eat that all. day. long. Then the sour cream is infused with smoky chipotle chilies in adobo sauce. It gives the sour cream some heat and depth all at the same time.
The shrimp is super easy to make since I just baked them in the oven. It allows you to make a whole batch of them quickly and efficiently without ever turning on the stove and worrying about burning the delicate seafood.
You’re for sure going to love these, I just know it!
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Shrimp Taco Bites
Ingredients
- 24 large raw shrimps, peels and tails removed
- non-stick cooking spray, or olive oil spray
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp lime zest, grated(+ juice 1 tbsp lime juice)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 large California Avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely minced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, fresh
- 24 to tortilla chip scoops
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray a large baking sheet or cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray, set aside.
- Combine 1/2 tsp salt, lime zest, and chili powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle all over the raw shrimp. Lay the shrimp on the cookie sheet and spritz with the non stick cooking spray or olive oil spray. Bake for 5-8 minutes or until the shrimps turn pink and curl in on themselves.
- Meanwhile combine the diced avocado, lime juice and remaining 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl.
- Combine the sour cream and minced chipotle pepper in a different small bowl.
- Assemble your shrimp taco bites by placing a tsp of avocado mixture in a tortilla chip, followed by a 1/2 tsp of sour cream mixture, then top with a chili-lime shrimp.
- Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
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Originally published on 1/22/2014. Updated on 7/11/2017.
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Brittany
THESE WERE PHENOMENAL!! seriously. Only thing is- I had two avocados so I used two and doubled the 1/2 tsp salt to 1 tsp salt. Then it was far too salty. So I made my wonderful bf go out and get another avocado and then the flavor was back in action. Other than that… huge hit.
Patti
Stumbled and pinned!
Regina
Oh, this must be so good, and it’s so easy to make, of course I’m going to make it 🙂
Tyanna
What can I use to substitute chilies in adobo? We are overseas and can’t find that product.
Shawn
You can try using the Chipotle Tobasco sauce, or if you can’t find that just a regular hot sauce would work too. 🙂
Jann
I made these and took them to a gathering yesterday. Holy cow! They were such a hit. Could have doubled the numbers and they still would be gone.
Shawn
Awesome! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed them! They are one of my all time favorite appetizers! 🙂
Liz
They look delicious! How far ahead can you make them in the afternoon for a 6:00 dinner – don’t want the chip shells to get soggy….. Thanks!
ženske torbice
I couldn�t refrain from commenting. Well written!
Carla
Smart idea using the tortilla chip! Can’t wait to try these shrimp bites.
Shawn
You’ll love the crunch from the chip, it’s like a crunchy taco shell! Yummmm!
Robyn @ simply fresh dinners
Hi Shawn,
I saw this on Pinterest and had to come over for a peek at some more! That looks like a bit of heaven and I can hardly wait to try that delicious blend of ingredients. Your blog is beautiful and the photography is stunning. So glad I found you!
Emily
Love these!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
I need these in my life. They look fantastic!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
Oh I LOVE these shrimp bites, your photos have me craving them right now! Ran across these on Food Gawker! Pinned!!