Turn Up the Heat, Italian Style: Spicy Shrimp Tacos Recipe on ILVE Nostalgie Range
In this feature, we’re bringing together the flavors of San Diego’s famous shrimp tacos and the artistry of Italian craftsmanship. Using the ILVE Nostalgie 48” in Glossy White with Golden Brass Trim, we sauté, sear, and bake to perfection, proving that when your tools are this beautiful and powerful, every dish becomes a masterpiece.
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Rice
A coastal favorite reimagined through the lens of Italian design.
These tacos combine smoky spices, creamy heat, and a hint of lime, cooked entirely on your ILVE range.
Ingredients:
For the shrimp:
1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp chili flakes
½ tsp garlic powder
Juice of ½ lime
Salt & pepper to taste
For the chipotle rice:
1 cup cooked basmati rice
1 tbsp tomato paste or chipotle sauce
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
½ onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
For the tacos:
6 small flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
½ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup diced avocado or guacamole
Lime wedges for serving
Directions
- Sauté the onions: On medium heat, add olive oil to a skillet and cook onions until golden and fragrant.
- Add the shrimp: Toss shrimp with paprika, cumin, chili flakes, and lime. Add to the skillet and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly crisp.
- Mix in the rice: Stir in garlic, chipotle or tomato paste, and cooked rice. Let it soak up the flavor and color.
- Assemble the tacos: Spoon chipotle rice and shrimp onto tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and fold in half.
- Bake on your ILVE: Place tacos on a tray and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes until golden and melty.
- Garnish & serve: Top with cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of lime. Serve warm and enjoy.
Why Cook on ILVE?
Every ILVE range is built by hand in Campodarsego, Northern Italy, blending tradition, technology, and artistry. The Nostalgie Series combines powerful gas burners with precise electric ovens, giving you ultimate control and flexibility for every meal. Whether you’re cooking for two or twenty, ILVE ensures your kitchen performs as beautifully as it looks.
Our 48” ILVE Nostalgie Dual Fuel Range isn’t just an appliance, it’s the heart of your home. Handcrafted in Northern Italy and engineered for performance, this range transforms everyday cooking into a full sensory experience.
Handcrafted in Italy | Designed for the Way You Live, Cook & Love
Discover more culinary inspiration and behind-the-scenes craftsmanship on the ILVE Journal, your source for recipes, kitchen design inspiration, product updates, and chef-worthy how-tos. Learn more about the ILVE Nostalgie Series here: https://us.ilve.com/nostalgie
