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Grilled Shrimp Volcanes by Munchieslabs

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Grilled Shrimp Volcanes by Munchieslabs

Smoky grilled shrimp piled atop crispy cheese-crusted tortillas with a charred tomato and chipotle salsa.

Serves: 4Prep: 15 minCook: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 500g (1.1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 200g (7 oz) oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 3 roma tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, minced
  • 1 tsp dried chiltepín peppers, crushed
  • 3 cloves garlic, roasted
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Char the tomatoes and garlic cloves on a hot grill or cast-iron skillet for 8-10 minutes until skins are blistered and blackened.
  2. Transfer charred tomatoes, roasted garlic, chiltepín, chipotle, and salt to a molcajete or mortar and pestle; smash into a chunky salsa.
  3. Stir the fresh chopped parsley into the salsa and set aside.
  4. Toss shrimp with olive oil and grill over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
  5. Place tortillas directly on the grill; once warm, top with a generous mound of cheese and let it melt and crisp up on the edges for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Top the crispy cheese tortillas with the grilled shrimp and a spoonful of the charred salsa.

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