Shrimp, Bacon and Crispy Chickpea Tacos with Smooth Guacamole
Tacos de Camarón, Tocino y Garbanzos Crujientes con Guacamole
Recipe Yield
8 to 10 tacos approximately
Cooking time
30 minutes
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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
- Smooth 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 the smooth guacamole.
Comments
75comments inShrimp, Bacon and Crispy Chickpea Tacos with Smooth Guacamole
Lucy
Apr 18
Made this everyone were in heaven, very delicious.
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!
Pati Jinich
Apr 25
Thanks so much Brad! Love to you and your husband 🙂
Paula Cox
Mar 29
absolutely delicious!!!!!!!!
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
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!
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.
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!
Pati Jinich
Jan 31
Yay! So glad you guys liked these tacos 😉
Anonymous
Jan 29
really really good…..
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
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?
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
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Here is the recipe for you, enjoy! 😉 https://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!!
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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.
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!!
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!!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
Pati Jinich
Nov 16
It’s a dried chile. Here’s some more info, Vettee: https://patijinich.com/pati_2020/guajillo_chile/
Anonymous
Nov 09
🙂
Anonymous
Nov 09
Soooooo good!
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.
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
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!
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!
Pati Jinich
Oct 28
Thanks for tuning in, Mark! And enjoy the tacos.