tiger shrimp taco casserole

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

I created a fourteenth tiger sauce recipe for the fans of shrimp tacos. This is a new casserole dish with tiger sauce that includes angel hair pasta.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tiger shrimp taco casserole

  • 2 c
    crushed taco shells
  • 1 lb
    dry angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb
    medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tsp
    sea salt mixed with black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning mix
  • 1 Tbsp
    avocado oil
  • 2 md
    shallots, diced
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3
    jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • 2 c
    tiger sauce, divided
  • 1 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 3/4 c
    half and half
  • 2 c
    shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained

How To Make tiger shrimp taco casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat the bottom and sides of a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Add 1 cup crushed taco shells.
  • 3
    Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • 4
    In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, sea salt/black pepper, Old Bay seasoning, ground cumin and taco seasoning mix; mix well until blended.
  • 5
    Heat avocado oil in large skillet over medium heat. Transfer shrimp into a skillet and cook for 4 minutes or until cooked through.
  • 6
    Add the diced shallots, chopped red bell peppers and diced jalapenos and saute for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup tiger sauce.
  • 7
    Heat the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, half and half and remaining tiger sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • 8
    Stir in the shredded Mexican cheese blend and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Remove from heat. Add cooked angel hair pasta and shrimp mixture; stir well.
  • 9
    Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining crushed taco shells. Bake for 30 minutes.
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