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Shrimp and Elotes Tacos

Shrimp and Elotes Tacos

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We have not met Maria in person but feel we know her well, from reading her lovely site Pink Patisserie.  Her love of France aligned perfectly with ours, and her warm and personal stories drew us in.  Not to mention her stellar photography, and drool worthy sweets (savories too, but check out these cakes!).   We were thrilled when she accepted our invitation around our table, as we weren’t sure savory tacos would be up her alley, but look at what she surprised us with.  We love Mexican street food, and cannot wait to give this recipe a whirl while summer corn is still at the markets.  

Shrimp and Elotes Tacos | Chez Us

 

I’ve long been a fan of Denise, Chez Us and particularly her Taco Tuesdays, so when she asked me to be a guest blogger for Taco Tuesday, I was nothing short of thrilled! All of Denise’s taco creations are just plain amazing and always inspire me to mix things up and create my own taco concoctions.

It goes with out saying that tortillas are the perfect foil for all kinds of ingredients, not too bready or filling and just the most wonderful vessel with which to transfer all their delicious goodness to your mouth.

 

Shrimp and Elotes Tacos | Chez Us

I’ve become a big fan of Mexican street corn (also called Elotes) lately so adding it to a taco along with some buttery, spicy shrimp seemed to be a perfect way to stretch those last few ears of corn lingering in the fridge.  Elotes in its simplest form is grilled corn, slathered in melted butter, mayonnaise, cilantro, cayenne, and cotija cheese. A squeeze of lime is never a bad idea either and definitely, helps to bring out all that gorgeous flavor going on inside.

This recipe is pretty straightforward, however, to bulk up the protein and flavor value, I added some sliced avocado along with some spicy cayenne butter for drizzling over the top.   And while not in keeping necessarily with the Latin tradition I generously slathered the tacos with some Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise. This mayo is really delicious, thick, creamy and quite possibly some of the best mayo you’ll ever taste.

Now the only thing missing? A big icy, salty margarita to go with it.

 

Shrimp and Elotes Tacos | Chez Us

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Yield: 4 servings

Shrimp and Elotes Tacos

Shrimp and Elotes Tacos | Chez Us

This taco recipe is inspired by the delicious street food of Mexico and especially Mexican street corn which is known as Elotes.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 flour tortillas
  • ½ C. mayo, preferably Kewpie mayo
  • 1 lb. or roughly 32 medium-large shrimp
  • 8 oz. unsalted butter, divided in half
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 C. cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 3 ears corn
  • 1 bunch cilantro

Instructions

    Over a low flame, slightly char the tortillas with a pair of kitchen tongs if desired and set aside.
    In a grill or sauté pan, melt 4 T. of the butter over medium-high heat cook the shrimp in batches 2-3 minutes per side just until completely cooked. Set aside.
    Melt the remaining butter along with the cayenne in a microwave safe dish and set aside.
    Wrap each ear of corn in waxed paper and microwave for 6-7 minutes. Remove, unwrap and slice corn from the cob.
    Assemble the tacos. Smear with mayo, add sliced avocado, 4 shrimp per taco, corn, cheese, sprigs of cilantro and a drizzle of the spicy butter.
    Serve immediately.

Notes

Maria from Pink Patisserie created this delicious taco recipe for Chez Us.

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Betsy @ Desserts Required

Friday 5th of September 2014

I think the only thing missing is one of these on my plate right now!! Your pictures are beautiful, Maria, and I can understand why Denise and Lenny knew you would be a perfect fit on Chez Us.

Stacy

Friday 5th of September 2014

You bring the tacos and I'll make the margaritas, Maria! These look absolutely fabulous!

Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

Tuesday 2nd of September 2014

I love Maria and her blog. . all of her recipes are amazing and beautiful and these spicy shrimp and elotes tacos are no exception! love love love!! I need to start Taco Tuesdays! love this!

Kim

Tuesday 2nd of September 2014

It's always a visual treat to read Maria's blog, Pink Patisserie! Love how this recipe seems easy to make and I anticipate it being as delicious as it sounds. Now, just have to find some Kewpie mayo!

Millie l Add A Little

Tuesday 2nd of September 2014

I love tacos so these look so delicious! Especially the combo of shrimp and elotes!

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