These spice laden shrimp are a great summer pairing with Frank Family’s newly released 2021 Leslie Rosé. The subtle fruit notes of white peach and nectarine in the wine temper the spice, while the acidity of the rosé matches the lime juice and cuts through the richness of the avocado and crema. Full size tacos make a great summer entrée or the shrimp can be served in smaller street taco portions for a fun hors d’oeuvre.
Ingredients – Cilantro Lime Crema
½ Cup
Mexican crema or sour cream
1/4 Cup
Cilantro leaves
1/4 Cup
Green onions, chopped
2 Tablespoons
Lime juice
1 Teaspoon
Garlic salt
To Taste
Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and pulse until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Ingredients – Spice Mix
2 Teaspoons
Chili powder
2 Teaspoons
Cumin
1 Teaspoon
Garlic salt
1 Teaspoon
Kosher salt
1/4 Teaspoon
Cayenne
Ingredients – Tacos
1 Pound
Shrimp, peeled (Key West Shrimp is preferable)
2 Cups
Shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
6 Each
8 inch tortillas
Garnish
Avocado, cotija cheese, and limes
Method
Heat oven to 350° degrees. Wrap tortilla in aluminum foil, and heat in oven for approximately 10 minutes.
Toss cabbage with olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Fold in 2 Tablespoons of crema.
Dry shrimp with a paper towel and toss in spices. Heat a pan over medium high heat and add 2 Tablespoons of canola oil. Sauté shrimp until cooked through.
Assemble tacos with shrimp and slaw, then top with avocados, cotija cheese, and a drizzle of crema. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Frank Family Marketing Associate, Madeleine Crull grew up in the Napa Valley wine industry stomping grapes and roaming the vineyards. After playing NCAA college softball, she was pulled back to her hometown by the unparalleled atmosphere and unmatched wine of the Napa Valley.
Our family's interest in wine has grown from a passion into a business. What started as just 200 cases in 1993 has grown to become a renowned flagship winery in Napa Valley.