Gluten Free Salsa Verde Shrimp Tacos
Taco night just got a serious upgrade, and the whole thing comes together with nothing but naturally wheat-free ingredients from start to finish. Corn tortillas are the foundation here, so there's no need to hunt down specialty wraps or worry about hidden gluten lurking in a flour blend. The salsa verde is made completely from scratch — tomatillos, jalapeño, and garlic are simmered until tender, then blended with fresh cilantro and lime juice into a bright, tangy sauce that puts any jarred version to shame. Smoky, spiced shrimp get seared in a hot skillet until perfectly pink and caramelized at the edges, while a simple lime-dressed cabbage slaw adds crunch and freshness to every bite. Creamy avocado slices round everything out, making each taco feel genuinely satisfying rather than like a compromise. This recipe serves four, so it's an easy weeknight win that works just as well for casual entertaining.
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4 servings
For the shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the salsa verde
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed
- 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
For the slaw
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the tomatillos, jalapeño, and unpeeled garlic cloves in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the tomatillos turn from bright green to olive-drab and are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
- 2
Drain the tomatillos, jalapeño, and garlic. Once cool enough to handle, peel the garlic. Transfer everything to a blender or food processor, add the cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/2 tsp salt, and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt. Set the salsa verde aside.
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