Shrimp, Bacon and Crispy Chickpea Tacos with Salsa de Guacamole

Name: Shrimp, Bacon and Crispy Chickpea Tacos with Salsa de Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces bacon (about 8 thick slices, coarsely chopped); 1 cup cooked chickpeas (rinsed, drained, patted dry); 3/4 teaspoons kosher or sea salt (divided); 1 guajillo chile (rinsed, stemmed, seeded, chopped); 2 tablespoons slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (rinsed, shelled and cleaned); Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); Corn tortillas; Salsa de Guacamole

Tacos de Camarón, Tocino y Garbanzos Crujientes con Guacamole

Recipe Yield

8 to 10 tacos approximately

Cooking time

30 minutes

Rate this recipe

4.29 from 7 votes

Ingredients

12 ounces bacon about 8 thick slices, coarsely chopped
1 cup cooked chickpeas rinsed, drained, patted dry
3/4 teaspoons kosher or sea salt divided
1 guajillo chile rinsed, stemmed, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds shrimp rinsed, shelled and cleaned
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 garlic cloves chopped
Corn tortillas
Salsa de Guacamole

To Prepare

In a large saute pan or casserole set over medium-high heat, fry the bacon for a couple minutes, until it starts rendering its fat. Add the chickpeas and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook until lightly browned, about 6 to 7 minutes. Incorporate the guajillo chile and almonds, stir, cook for a minute, and scrape into a bowl.
Add the oil and butter to that same pan and once it melts and bubbles, add the shrimp and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook for about a minute and once the shrimp begin to brown, add the garlic and continue cooking for another minute. Turn off the heat. Incorporate the bacon and chickpea mix and taste for salt.
Heat the corn tortillas on a preheated comal or skillet set over medium-low heat. Tuck the shrimp mixture into the heated tortillas and top with Salsa de Guacamole.

Comments

113comments inShrimp, Bacon and Crispy Chickpea Tacos with Salsa de Guacamole

Sandi

Jun 24

Oh my!!!!!! Absolutely THE BEST taco we’ve ever eaten!!!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe. We will certainly be making these again. We used two jalapenos with seeds and veins…the heat was definitely there, but that’s the way we like it. We’ll adjust the heat depending on who will be here for dinner.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 04
  
  So happy to hear you liked these tacos as much as I do!
  
Irene greenough

May 04

It’s looks so good can’t wait to try they

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 20
  
  Give them a chance Irene, you are going to love them 🙂
  
Kathy and David

Jan 07

Wife and I Saw it on TV this morning, looks great, cant wait to try it. love the way the website is set up.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 14
  
  Thanks so much you guys, let me know how you liked these tacos!
  
Jim

Dec 25

Hi Pati!
I am a retired chef of 30 years and I still very much enjoy cooking at home for family and friends. This Shrimp recipe is fantastic! Muy deliciouso! 😋
I am a huge fan of your TV shows and recipes. You have such a fun personality and kind demeanor and you are a pleasure to watch! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful Mexican heritage and cooking techniques with us all!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 14
  
  Thanks so much for such a kind and sweet message Jim!
  
Jack

Dec 17

Absolutely love the recipe, made these numerous times. Recently had some leftover pork belly that I subbed for the bacon and they were still delicious. Such a great combination.
Thank you, Pati!
Also, happy La Frontera is on YT now!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 20
  
  So glad you liked this recipe Jack and that you been tuning in La Frontera, I hope you enjoyed the series as well!
  
María

Nov 28

So delicious!! Definitely will make again 😋

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 29
  
  So glad to hear, thanks so much!
  
TayTay

Sep 24

Make these right away! This is the most amazing perfect combination of textures and flavors. 10/10 would recommend

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 10
  
  So happy to get such a great review for these tacos, gracias!
  
Lisa Tellez

Aug 27

Really great recipe.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 04
  
  So glad you liked it Lisa 😉
  
Kelly

Feb 12

One of my top favorite recipes! It seems like I never have bacon on hand when I think of making this but I can only imagine how much flavor it adds.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 08
  
  Glad to hear Kelly, thanks for letting me know!
  
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Feb 07

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1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 13
  
  Thanks so much for the tip!
  
Tina Cabrales

Jan 28

These tacos were so delicious, I made the roasted tomato rice to go with them and it was an awesome meal. Thank you Pati 😊

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 17
  
  Great idea to pair those two recipes Tina, so glad you enjoyed them!
  
Terry

Jun 07

Oh I cannot wait to make series, I love all the ingredients especially the chickpeas and I watch you all the time you are just a dear, such a sweetheart and you cook like, Well I don’t even have words to describe… And I love Your voice and the fact that your boys are so into your cookie and being adventurous eaters… Well done, well done

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 13
  
  Thanks so much for the lovely words and kindness Terry, so glad you liked this recipe!
  
Julie Amsler

Jan 09

Thank you, Pati! This recipe was soooo delicious and easy! I can’t wait to try more of your recipes. We really enjoy watching your show. You are a sweet lady with a lovely personality and great smile.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 04
  
  Thank you Julie, you made my day 🙂
  
Gladpon

Jan 08

Delicious !Love your recipe ! Sounds fantastic!My dinner for to night !

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 04
  
  I hope you enjoyed the tacos 😉
  
Risë

Jan 07

I have a question. My husband saw the video and said you pull the bacon out before you add the chickpeas. I’d like to make this tonight, it sounds fantastic!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 07
  
  Your husband is absolutely right, in this taco recipe I remove the bacon from the pan before adding the chickpeas and the rest of the ingredients, but you can also leave it in like I do for this recipe of guacamole with bacon and chickpea topping here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39bBtE4aTCg Enjoy the taco you guys!
  
Daphne Rivers

Dec 13

Hola Pati,
Greetings from Oz again…..I made this & my family LOVES it!
My Mum cannot handle chillies, where the hotter the better for me, but she adored this recipe.
I added 5 different chillies to mine, only to mine, when I served up!
Hugs,
Daphne from Oz

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 27
  
  Glad both of you liked the tacos Daphne, hugs to you ladies!
  
Maria F.

Oct 22

Good lord, these are amazing! Pati, everything we’ve made of yours has been exceptional. Was able to cook these up in 30 min on a night I was running behind and still got my daughter a meal she says she ‘would like to now eat every nightI’. And that’s a 6 yo. Thank you for being so wonderful and sharing these recipes with us!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 04
  
  So happy you and your girl like these Tacos Maria, yay!
  
Christina

May 30

Excellent, I even made fresh tortillas to accompany the meal. My family loved them, not hard to do either. I did drain off some of the bacon fat before cooking the shrimp. I made the smooth Guacamole in the blender, but I didn’t add the ice cubes. Might have been too different for my family to handle. Will definitely make again,

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 12
  
  So glad you made a full meal out of this Christina, and happy that the family approved!
  
CYNTHIA Reyes

May 11

Saw this on the show and had to try! Absolutely delicious! Will make again!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 23
  
  So glad to hear, and thanks for tuning in Cynthia! New season is premiering mid September, hope you will like it as much 😉
  
Lucy

Apr 18

Made this everyone were in heaven, very delicious.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 25
  
  Awesome! Thanks for sharing Lucy 😉
  
brad k

Apr 18

I love this recipe! My husband is from mexico city and he loves it too. You are my favorite Pati!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 25
  
  Thanks so much Brad! Love to you and your husband 🙂
  
Paula Cox

Mar 29

absolutely delicious!!!!!!!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 11
  
  Yay, than you!
  
Rick Potter

Feb 27

Love the bacon, shrimp, chickpeas tacos with smooth guacamole however I had to make it my own by adding cilantro and pork skins for some added crunch. This one will be fixed again

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 07
  
  Yes! Perfect additions Rick, que rico 😉
  
Donna K

Feb 04

This recipe is 5 stars and will be my go-to shrimp recipe from now on 🙂
The only thing I did different was add a little smoked paprika and chile powder for extra punch.
Love your recipes, Pati!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 10
  
  Great additions Donna, so glad you loved this recipe 😉
  
Annette Cannon

Feb 03

I made these and they are wonderful!! I will make them again.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 10
  
  Yay Annette, gracias!
  
LAHunt

Jan 29

My husband, who generally dislikes new things, asked me to make this recipe after we watched the episode. He loved it, and so do I. I will be making it again. Thanks, Pati!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 31
  
  Yay! So glad you guys liked these tacos 😉
  
Anonymous

Jan 29

really really good…..

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 31
  
  So glad you liked the tacos, yay!
  
CGarcia

Oct 14

Loved this recipe. I subbed Pistachios for the almonds and so delicious I used large Vietnamese Shrimp. Love your show and book and so many fabulous recipes ! Gracias

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 19
  
  Thanks to you! So glad you liked these tacos 😉
  
Susan

Oct 04

You make the recipes look so easy & doable! I’m wondering, do you use all of the fat that was rendered from the bacon? Or do you clean out the pan before proceeding with the recipe?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  Yes Susan, I used all the fat, but if you want to make them leaner, just remove some of it. Enjoy!
  
Anonymous

Oct 02

How do make smooth guacamole

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  Here is the recipe for you, enjoy! 😉 http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/smooth-guacamole/
  
Brian Pfeifer

Sep 22

Pati, this recipe is one of my absolute favorites!!! I’ve made them before but just saw a rerun and was inspired to make them again tonight. My only substitution is pepitas instead of almonds since my fiancé is allergic to nuts. They are so delicious and I just love hearing you say “chubby shrimp tacos!” You are great!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 24
  
  Thanks so much Brian, pepitas were the perfect substitution, so glad you guys enjoyed these tacos!
  
Stephen Greenwald-Smith

Sep 10

Hola Pati,
I love your cooking show & travels. I like how you bring back a hint of the city into the cooking elements in your kitchen. I try to learn from your recipes when I have the time. This weekend I will try the shrimp bacon and crispy chickpea tacos that I saw you prepare earlier this week. They look divine. Thanks for sharing your beautiful culture in your travels, food preparations, & recipes.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 17
  
  Thanks so much for your very kind words Stephen, let me know how you like these Tacos 😉
  
Sue Leonard

Aug 16

Hi Pati, we absolutely love your show! We made a variation of this recipe, using hominy instead of chick peas, and pork instead of shrimp. We liked it with the shrimp, but because there are only two of us, we were afraid the shrimp would not stay fresh while we ate it up over several days. Sour cream is also delicious as a topping.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 18
  
  Thanks Susan for the ideas, pork and hominy is a great combo right? Enjoy 😉
  
Tim Boccia

Aug 02

I made this recipe but substituted cannellini beans because I didn’t have garbanzos, and chicken because I didn’t have shrimp. The base of the flavors from your recipe was so delicious. I love watching your show and love the food you prepare. I was born and raised in LA, so I was fortunate to have access to some great Mexican food, and love to make your recipes.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 05
  
  Thanks for reaching out Tim! Great subs for when you don’t have all the ingredients for this tacos, enjoy 🙂
  
Mirna Bonilla

Jun 19

patty quiero hacer esta receta donde puedo ver el video? I do better watching and following you cooking. I love your cheerful attitude while you cook.. me contagias .. besitos!!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 21
  
  Hola Mirna! You can watch me prepare this recipe on Season 8, Episode 4 “Los Mochis, Street Taco Favorites”. Gracias por tus lindas palabras!
  
Myrna

May 19

Pati…For dinner tonight I try your Shrimp, Bacon and Crispy Chickpea Tacos and they were delicious. I didn’t have the guajillo pepper and the slivered almonds but I had an almond dip with chipotle pepper and it came out perfect. That is going to be one of my family favorite.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 20
  
  Perfect sub Myrna, good job! Glad you enjoyed this recipe 😉
  
Maria Caracoles

May 13

Delish! Can’t wait to make it again!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 13
  
  Awesome! Thank you Maria 😉
  
Terri

May 13

These were a huge hit on my Family’s Taco Tuesday crunch-down! Delicious! Will be making them again! Thanks for being such an educational and informative chef! You are truly a delight, especially throughout our covid-19 shutdown. May you and yours stay safe and healthy!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 13
  
  Thank you so much Terri, you guys stay strong as well through these difficult times 🙂
  
Kaylis

May 11

Very good. Hit with the family. I am definitely making this again

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 11
  
  Yay! Thank you Kaylis 😉
  
Daniel Politi

May 05

Pati – I saw this on create tv! Omg! This is a fantastic recipe. It was so delicious. The crunch of the bacon & chick peas the creaminess of the guacamole outstanding. I would do this recipe again in a heart beat! The only thing I did different was cilantro, white onion & fresh jalapeños as condiments. That’s it!

I love your show and I am inspired by your take on Mexican food! It’s not about tacos! Though I love those too! It’s about the real food of the Mexican culture! Thank you for showing us novices something extra ordinary!

Btw you were here in Detroit, MI not to long ago, I would love to see a show on our Mexican community here in Detroit!

God bless & stay safe.

Dan Politi

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 11
  
  Thanks so much for your kind message Dan, you made my day! Stay safe and healthy as well, hope to be able to visit Detroit again soon 😉
  
Janette

May 03

Made these today – so delicious. Thank you for the recipe. I have just started watching your show and I really enjoy it.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 03
  
  So glad to read you like these tacos Janette, thanks so much for tuning in!
  
Katherine Wichmann Zacharias

May 03

cant wait to try this tonight!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 03
  
  Yay Katherine! Let me know how dis you like the tacos 😉
  
Carin Solis

Apr 27

Made this last night-was absolutely delicious!! Thank you for another fabulous recipe!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 27
  
  Awesome Carin! So happy to read these were a hit 😉
  
Lysa

Apr 18

Do you have a suggestion for a substation for the guallio? Ancho perhaps?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 19
  
  Absolutely Lysa 😉 Ancho is the best substitute you can use for Guajillo, good luck!
  
Bob K

Apr 11

I made this dish after seeing your show for the first time. These were the best tacos I have ever eaten!!
I am now a bid fan.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 19
  
  Thanks so much Bob!!! Love to hear you liked these tacos.
  
Robin B.

Jan 27

Made these tonight after seeing the episode they were in and everyone loved them, even my three year old! Such a nice change to our weekly taco dinners.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 30
  
  Thanks Robin! These recipe is one of my favorites as well.
  
Gracie (SM, TX)

Jan 26

Saw your show on Sinaloa, MX and had to try this recipe along with the guacamole recipe. My family loved it. This is how I will make my guacamole from now on.

The Tres Leches cake is next in line. Love your shows and all the places you visit.

I love seeing the people and natural beauty and plan on sharing some of the episodes with my high school students so they can see the beauty of Mexico.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 31
  
  Thanks so much Gracie for sharing the show with your students! Mexico is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world.
  Let me know how the Tres Leches comes out 😉
  
Mary

Jan 15

Just made these, they are delicious.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 16
  
  So happy you gave them a try, Mary!
  
Alice

Jan 07

Outstanding! Super easy, but the combination of ingredients is a taste sensation. Loved the crispy chickpeas, and I don’t even like chickpeas! Next time, I’ll use an extra guajillo, but it was great as is! Loved the guac, too!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 08
  
  So glad you loved it, Alice!
  
Sally

Dec 19

Wow, Pati! This is one of my favorite new dishes. Thank you very much for the recipe.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 20
  
  Delighted to hear this, Sally!
  
Vettee

Nov 15

Regarding the guajillo chile, that is a red dry chile? Or a fresh chile?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 16
  
  It’s a dried chile. Here’s some more info, Vettee: http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/guajillo_chile/
  
Anonymous

Nov 09

🙂

Anonymous

Nov 09

Soooooo good!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 10
  
  🙌
  
Casey

Nov 04

Absolutely delicious! I would never think to mix these ingredients for tacos, but they work beautifully! I will certainly be making these again.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 05
  
  I’m so happy you will be making them again, Casey!
  
Carmen Watson

Nov 02

Pati, I love your show. I’m a fan, I have cooked a lot of your recipes.
I just printed Shrimp,Bacon,Chicpea Tacos. Don’t laugh, but I usually write
Like crazy when your cooking, to get everything right, my grandson said let’s print it Nana.
I’m in heaven.
You’re Awesome
Carmen

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 02
  
  Oh I’m glad your grandson gave you the idea, Carmen. Enjoy the tacos!
  
Brad Kuerbis

Nov 01

Wow! I watched you make these on Monday night and am making them tonight. I consider myself an excellent cook of Mexican cuisine but I always learn so much from you. I watch a ton of cooking shows but you are my favorite! These tacos are just another example of your authenticity and creativity – the kind of recipes and ideas that make me a better home cook. Thank you Pati!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 02
  
  Thank you for the kind words, Brad!
  
Mark Reiter

Oct 26

I saw you make this today on my PBS station, look and sound delicious. Shopping for the ingredients tomorrow!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 28
  
  Thanks for tuning in, Mark! And enjoy the tacos.

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