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Shrimp Chilindrinas

Shrimp Chilindrinas

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.

  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 4

Ingredients

Scale

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

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.

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.

  • Author: Ericka Sanchez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes