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Spicy Small Batch Salsa Verde

Spicy Small Batch Salsa Verde

My in-laws have owned and operated a Mexican restaurant in Florida for the past 40 years. This salsa is inspired by my father-in-law’s amazing salsas. I always seem to miss an ingredient when I watch him make his version (IYKYK 😉), but this is version is on repeat at our house!

Ingredients

4 medium tomatillos (or 6-7 small)

1 large clove of garlic in paper

2 serrano peppers, stems removed (or 1 jalapeno to make it less spicy)

Juice of 1/2 lime

1/2tsp kosher salt

1/4 onion minced

1/4c fresh cilantro chopped

Preparation

1. Add tomatillos, peppers, and garlic to a cast-iron skillet.

2. Over medium-high heat, roast the peppers, garlic, and tomatillos until slightly charred (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly for 2 minutes.

3. Add tomatillos, peppers, lime juice, salt, and garlic with paper removed to a blender.

4. Blend salsa on low for a minute until smooth

5. Add chopped onion and cilantro, stir, and serve with your favorite foods!

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Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos

Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos

The trifecta! These shrimp and chorizo tacos are gooey, spicy, and delicious!

The best part is they come together quickly and are a delicious way to end a busy week. Best served with an ice-cold beverage and napkins. Lots of napkins.

Ingredients

1/2lb Uncooked shrimp, tail removed and deveined

12oz Chorizo, casings removed

Salt

1 TBS Fajita or taco seasoning

4oz Oaxaca cheese, shredded

10-12 Corn tortillas

Lime slices

Avocado slices

1 Small batch salsa verde (see recipes)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven broiler to high.

2. Using a paper towel the shrimp dry, and add to a medium bowl. Season with salt and 1 TBS of the fajita seasoning.

3. In a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until fat is rendered and the chorizo is nice and crispy. About 8-10 minutes

4. While the chorizo is cooking, in a separate skillet over medium-high heat, heat the corn tortillas and keep warm on a sheet of foil or kitchen towel.

5. Using a slotted spoon remove the chorizo from the pan and place it on a separate plate until ready for use.

6. Return the pan to medium heat- DO NOT DRAIN THE CHORIZO FAT. Leave the chorizo fat in the pan.

7. Add the shrimp to the pan with the chorizo fat and cook until pink on both sides (about 1-2 min per side)

8. Add the chorizo back into the pan with the shrimp and add a few handfuls of the shredded Oaxaca cheese.

9. Place the cast iron skillet under the broiler until the cheese is melted and gooey. About 2 minutes.

10. Serve by stuffing the shrimp chorizo and cheese mixture into a warm flour tortilla, tucking in a slice of avocado, and a healthy drizzle of salsa verde. Enjoy!

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Happy Hour-ISH: Cheesy Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos + Salsa Verde

Let’s end our week on a delicious note and forget ALL about Tax Day. GYOB (Grab Your Own Beverage) and let’s make shrimp chorizo tacos and salsa verde!

Recipes are linked if you plan on following along. 😀

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