This post combines two of my greatest loves – tacos and wine. You’ve got to check out how to make these mini taco shells in the oven – it’s sooo cool! (No fancy moulds required!) Introducing my mini Shrimp Tacos!
Mini Shrimp Tacos
I am literally beside myself with excitement, being able to share with you a chance to win an entire CASE of my favourite Australian wine – Turkey Flat. And not just for my Australian readers either – Australian AND AMERICAN readers!! {Just drop a comment below to enter!} ** Giveaway now finished! Winners at the bottom of the post!**
This is not a sponsored post! I was emailing back and forth with one of my readers (a certain lady from Portland, Oregon – you know who you are!) and she told me that she used to sell wine for a living. We got to chatting about Australian wines, and it made me think that I would love to do a giveaway of my favourite wine.
Australia is known for great wine, and I’ve sampled my fair share since I hit the legal drinking age (OK, possibly from a couple of years before then….don’t tell my mum!). But there’s one that’s been near and dear to me since I was the tender age of 21, and today it still remains my “go to” wine for special occasions.
It goes back to a girls’ weekend away to the Barossa Valley wine region in South Australia. It wasn’t the first time I’d been to vineyards – we have a great wine region called the Hunter Valley only a few hours drive from Sydney. But the Barossa is exceptional and produces what I believe to be the best wine in Australia.
We trotted from vineyard to vineyard, sampling as much free wine as we could. Because, let’s be honest, when you’re a poor uni student, it’s not so much about swirling the wine and analysing the tannin, but more about how much wine we could get – for free. Sometimes I would buy the occasional bottle, but a case was way out of my budget.
Until I visited Turkey Flat Vineyard.
I fell in love with their Rosé. When they saw my enthusiasm, I got top up after top up (excellent sales tactic) and…well….that’s when it happened.
I bought my first case of wine from a Vineyard. First ever.
I absolutely couldn’t afford it. What (normal) uni student can afford to blow $300 on a case of wine??
I lived on canned baked beans for dinner for a while after that. Totally worth it.
Here, have a good look at the offender that sent me broke 😉
When I have an all girls-only gathering, it seems expected that rosé is present. And one of my favourite things to pair rosé with is seafood. So I’ve made these mini tacos filled with prawns / shrimp. Aren’t they cute? Do you make a mess of yourself when you eat tacos? I know I do! So these one-bite tacos are especially perfect for me.
Making the mini taco shells is kinda fun. You don’t need any fancy moulds, just your oven rack! Cut rounds out of tortillas (use an empty can if you don’t have cutters – they are the perfect size!), brush with water (this is key to make them floppy), warm in the microwave then drape over the oven rack. Bake for 5 minutes then voila! Mini taco shells!
Now, if you’ll excuse me, these are my lunch. Mmm….and I can’t let that wine go to waste so I get to have Turkey Flat rosé with my lunch!
– Nagi
** See below recipe for how to enter to win one of four cases of Turkey Flat wine worth around $350 each! You just need to leave a comment below telling me what your favourite wine is and whether you live in Australia or America! **
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Prawn / Shrimp Taco Appetizers
Ingredients
Prawns
- 3.5 oz / 100 g raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , separated
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- Salt and pepper
Mini Taco Shells
- 4 flour tortillas (extra soft ones, if you can find them)
- Oil spray
Adobo Chipotle Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (preferably whole egg)
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 2 chipotle chilies + 1 tbsp sauce from 1 can of chipotles in adobo
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Pico de Gallo
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes , finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro / coriander leaves , roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion , finely diced
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper
To Serve
- 1/2 cup very finely shredded green cabbage (or lettuce)
Instructions
Marinade Prawns
- Dice the prawns into 1/3" / 1cm pieces. Combine all Prawn ingredients in a small bowl and set aside while you prepare the other components.
Mini Taco Shells
- Preheat oven to 180C / 350F.
- Get a rack out of the oven and place it on two bowls to elevate it off the worktop surface.
- Cut 3" / 7.5cm rounds out of the tortillas (I usually get 4 out of each).
- Brush generously with water (this makes them soft and pliable). Place on a plate in single layers (i.e. not overlapping) with a wet paper towel between each layer. Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, until hot and pliable.
- Drape each piece over the wires of the oven rack. Because they are floppy, they will just drape into shape. Work quickly as when they cool, they will stiffen (wet again and microwave them if this happens). (See photo below)
- Spray with oil then bake for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Adobo Chipotle Sauce
- Combine ingredients in a small food processor and whizz until combined. Alternatively, finely chop the chipotle then hand mix with the other ingredients.
Pico de Gallo
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix.
Cook Prawns
- Heat a heavy based fry pan over high heat until screaming hot. Add the prawns and cook for 40 seconds, until just starting to brown on the outside. The pieces are so small they will cook really quickly. Remove from pan.
Assemble
- Dollop some Adobo Chipotle Sauce into a Mini Taco Shell. Top with shredded cabbage, Pico De Gallo and some Prawns.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
** Giveaway closed! And the winners are: AUST – Vicky from Cloverdale, Karen from Newtown, US – Melissa from Redwood City, Connie from Somerville **
TO ENTER to win one of FOUR cases (12 bottles) of Turkey Flat Wine (~$350 value each!): Just drop a comment below and tell me what your favourite wine is! Also, please tell me:
a) Whether you live in Australia or the US (I’m giving away 2 cases in each country, 4 cases in total!); and
b) For US readers: Whether you prefer red or white (Australian winners will get mixed cases).
Giveaway ends Friday 10 April 2015. Winner will be randomly selected by a Turkey Flat representative. There will be 2 winners from Australia and 2 in the US.
** Many thanks to Turkey Flat Vineyard for donating these 4 cases of wine for me, at my request, for my lovely readers who love wine as much as I do! In Australia, you can get most of their wines from large liquor stores or order online direct from Turkey Flat Vineyard.**
AND THERE’S MORE!! The first 100 readers who purchase 6 wines from Turkey Flat will get 1 bottle free! So you get 6 but pay for 5! Just use the code “NagiLovesRose” when you check out. 🙂 (Only for Australian orders)
Nagi! Great post! Can’t wait to try these myself.
My favourite wine has just gotta be a good old moscato.
I’m in Australia! 😀
Hey Ophelia! Lovely to hear from a fellow Aussie!! Ooh, I am not sure there is a moscato in the cases I’m giving away. But hopefully you will love them anyway, Turkey Flat is such a great wine, I’m sure you will LOVE them!! 🙂
Love your recipes, they are easy and fun. Love my Merlot. Heading to the Barossa in May to visit my sister, haven’t been to South Australia in years.
Heeeey Erika! Nice to hear from you! So glad you are enjoying my recipes. 🙂 And SO jealous you are heading to South Australia. If you make it to Turkey Flat, please tell them HI from me! Tell them you’re a reader of my blog and ask for their “Nagi Special Discount” which is 6 for the price of 5 😉
Can’t wait to to these mini tacos. Love your web-site and recipes. White wine, especially light ones are my favorite. I live in the US.
Thanks so much for the kind words Susanne!! Will keep my fingers crossed you get to try these Australian whites 🙂
I live in the US, and I prefer red wine. Here’s hoping. Cheers!
Forgot to say my favorite is Cabernet Sauvignon
I would LOVE this wine! I live in the US and adore red wine (but would gladly drink white)! Thanks for the opportunity!
He he, I’m like you! I adore red too but will drink white, rose, sparkling….anything! 🙂
Hi Nagi! I love your recipes!!! I live in the US – in California – and my favorite wine is Sauvignon Blanc. I hope I win your contest!
I hope you win too Megan! I would be thrilled for you to try some Australian Sauv Blanc! Happy Easter to you!! 🙂
In the US… I love your recipes & recommend at least one a week to someone. 🙂 I’m a big fan of Wente Vineyards (family owned & certified sustainable on top of delicious wines), especially their Cabernet Sauvignon. I prefer reds & sparkling, but have keep a stock of Pinot Grigio for the really hot days.
Thank you so much for the recommendation Elizabeth! I am truly flattered! 🙂 Oooh….I do love Pinot Grigio too! I must look up Wente Vineyards. Sounds like my type – I love boutique wines!
OOoo I would love to win. Love the recipe too. I’m in the heartland of America. Nebraska
Opps Rose and Syrah / Shiraz
You really are right in the heart of America!! 🙂
Having tasted these delicious mini-tacos on the weekend, made by the chef herself, I can wholeheartedly say they are amazing! Spicy, crunchy, savoury, zesty – the perfect little bite!
I’m in Australia and my favourite wine is, well, any wine, but I favour a lovely sauv blanc most nights
THANK YOU for the validation!! So glad you enjoyed them, I’m just sorry we didn’t have more! 🙂
Really hoping you win. Because…well, you know….you’ll need HELP getting through all that wine, hmmm? I’ll bring the tacos!
My favorite wine is Stella Rosa Moscato. I prefer white and live in the US. Thanks!
Hi, I’m Stuart,
I love these mini tacos.
My favorite wine used to be Zinfandel when I lived in the UK, but since moving to Australia, I found the Hunter valley, and of course the Shiraz and the Merlot.
it depends on my mood as to which one I pick.
love your website, ive made many if the recipes here.
Hi Stuart! I’m so glad you are finding recipes on my site to try 🙂 Glad you are in Australia so if you win, it’ll be a mixed case with many wines to try! 🙂
these shrimp tacos look delicious! I’m in the US and prefer white wine – especially Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
Thanks Mary! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you win a case of wine! 🙂
Look at those mini masterpieces! I am so making these! I’m sad to say, I don’t have a favorite wine…I usually lean more towards Reds, though. I think I like it, then after a few sips, I don’t care for it. We’ve tried countless wines but I just can’t seem to like anything enough to want more. I’d love to be coached into something I fall in love with.
Sorry! I left out I’m in the United States.
Tracy, that’s not such a pad spot to be in…..I guess you just need to keep on drinking wines until you find one you love!! Just wanted to double check – are you in the US? So I know which draw to put you in! 🙂
Thanks, Nagi! I’m in the U.S.
How wonderfully generous of you to share your favorite wine with us. I went wine tasting in Hunter Valley a few years ago, but sadly, never go to Barossa. I LOVE Rose wine and am not sure I’ve ever had an Australian Rose so I’m curious to see what they do differently, so my vote would be a case of white wine to now share with my girlfriends!
Hey Kelly! The Hunter is wonderful too! I’m only a couple of hours away from the Hunter, I love going there for a quick weekend away!! 🙂 Australian roses really are lovely. Definitely my fave. 🙂
I love a good Riesling! I’m all about sweeter whites and my husband loves dry reds, so we do an awful lot of compromising around here!! 😉 I’m in the US.
Btw, I want to nom those tacos SO bad! 😀
So either your husband OR you will be happy whether you win a red or white!! 🙂
Nom nom nom away on those tacos!!! 🙂
Hi! I am Patty from US. I enjoy your recipes and commentary very much. I like a variety of wines. Champagne and lambrusco and rose, etc. I like red the best. Thanks.
Hi Patty! Lovely to hear from you! I like a variety of wines too 🙂 I will keep my fingers crossed for you! And thank you for reading my recipes – so glad you enjoy them! 🙂 Please do shout out if you have any questions or have a particular recipe you want me to share!
I love the idea of small bite…great idea cutting the tortilla…easier to eat…and yes, the shrimps with the sauces just sound amazing…
Oh! Before I forget…thank you so much for the sweet comments on my blog…
In regards to the wine, I have never heard of this wine…but they sure sound awesome…great that the box is mixed for all kind of taste…
Hi Juliana! I love your blog!! I really do smile overtime I pop over to read what you’ve been up to! 🙂 And thank YOU for your sweet comments on MY recipes!!
i cannot wait to make these adorable mini tacos!! We love shrimp! We. *LOVE*. Wine. we love all of your incredible recipes!! Red wine in US. We travel to all of the MN local wineries, such a fun hobby! 😉
Thanks Kristi, I’m so glad you are enjoying my recipes!! Vineyard hopping in MN – can’t think go a better hobby! Kicks KNITTING anyday!! 😉
You know you are one of my favorite bloggers and now you are giving away wine too? WOW you rock hehe 🙂 I love both red and white, but my fave all time wine is a Pinot Grigio by Santa Margarita. I am a Cabernet girl when it comes to my BBQing and pasta. Oh, these shrimp tacos will be making an appearance on the first football Sunday at my house!
I want to come, I want to come!! Football is not huge here in Australia, and I keep hearing about Football Sunday’s! I want to experience it!!!
Pinot Grigio is fab! It really only started to grow in popularity maybe 10 years ago here in Australia, now it’s my “go to” along with Sauv Blanc. Hard to go wrong with a pinot grigio! 🙂
Great recipe! I definitely need to try more Australian wine. I’m new to the world of wine drinking & have slowly, but surely been trying all kinds of wine. Right now my favorite wine is a red blend out of California called Sexual Chocolate. Funny name, but I love the flavor. Kudos from California, USA! Re:Wine Giveaway!
Ha ha ha!! I LOVE that name! And it’s certainly a name you’ll never forget. And now I’ll never forget it!!
Hi! I just came across your blog because the one bite shrimp taco caught my attention and I’m looking forward to giving it a try! I love pinot noir from Napa Valley. I love both white and red wines but prefer white most of the time. Alao, I’m from the USA. Thank you for sharing this shrimp taco recipe. I will look through your blog for more!
Sincerely,
Amy
Hi Amy! Thank you for checking out this recipe, I hope you love it! It’s really so delicious…. 🙂 Keeping my fingers crossed you win! You will LOVE Turkey Flat wine, all the way from Down Under!! 🙂