Dinner

May 4, 2021

Shrimp Birria

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Shrimp Birria

Recipe and spice blend provided by Studio Spice Company

Author:

The Queenship

Prep:

30

min

cook:

60

min

total:

90

min

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb 8-12 ct shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped into bite size pieces
  • Shrimp shells, reserved from peeling shrimp
  • 8 c water
  • 3 guajillo chilis, seeded
  • 2 cascabel chilis, seeded
  • 2 arbol chilis, seeded
  • 1 ancho chilis, seeded
  • 1 california chili, seeded
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tsp seafood seasoning (I used the spice blend from Studio Spice Co.
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
  • canola oil
  • tortillas
  • 1 c shredded cheese
  • 1/2 c onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c cilantro, chopped
  • limes

Instructions

  1. To a large stockpot, add shrimp shells, water, dried chilis, onion, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, black peppercorn, seafood seasoninga, nd salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove chilis, garlic, onion, and set aside.
  4. Discard bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and shrimp shells.
  5. Add the chilis, garlic, onion, 1 c of the stock, s&p to a blender.
  6. Blend until completely smooth.
  7. Add chili purée back to stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, season shrimp with chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  9. Saute shrimp in oil, over medium high heat, until just cooked through.
  10. Remove from pan and set aside.
  11. Using the same pan, add oil, and heat over medium high.
  12. Meanwhile, add 1/2 c of stock to a medium bowl.
  13. Dip tortilla in bowl and place in pan.
  14. Fry tortilla for one minute on each side.
  15. Add shredded cheddar cheese, shrimp, cilantro, and onion on one side of the tortilla and fold over.
  16. Cook for a minute or so on each side.
  17. Serve tacos with a side of the consomme, cilantro, onion, and lime.

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