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Shrimp Chilindrinas

Shrimp Chilindrinas

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  • Author: Ericka Sanchez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 4

Description

If you’re a fan of Mexican street food, you’re going to love these Shrimp Chilindrinas! This dish is a vibrant fusion of flavors and textures, inspired by the beloved Chilindrinas found in Mexican street markets.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (about 24) medium shrimp, cleaned, tail-off
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 (9”x5”) wheat chicharrones
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and chopped
  • ¼ piece red onion, slided
  • 1 roma tomato, sliced
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeño slices, drained
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • El Yucateco Chile Habanero Hot Sauce
  • Lime slices for juicing

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink. About 3 minutes on each side.
  2. Evenly spread 2 tablespoons of sour cream on each chicharron. Top each with ½ cup lettuce, ¼ cup cucumber, red onion slices, tomato slices, 3-4 pickled jalapeño slices, 3-4 avocado slices, 6 shrimp, 1 tablespoon cotija sprinkled evenly and a drizzle of El Yucateco Chile Habanero Hot Sauce. Sprinkle with lime juice and serve.