How long does it take to make Spicy Shiso Microgreen and Shrimp Tacos?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 23, 2026
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Shiso microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. These vibrant tacos feature spicy shrimp and shiso microgreens, delivering a delightful fusion of flavors that are sure to impress.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Shiso microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 small corn tortillas
1 cup shiso microgreens, rinsed and dried
1 lime, cut into wedges
Salt and pepper to taste
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp and shiso microgreens on each tortilla.
Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Shiso microgreens carry the same complex aromatic profile as mature shiso — anise, umami, and mild bitterness — and are used in Japanese and East Asian culinary traditions as a direct garnish substitute. Evidence on shiso specifically is limited; claims below reflect general microgreen research.
• Shiso and perilla microgreens contain volatile aromatic compounds responsible for their distinctive anise-like flavor.
moderate evidence• Nutrient and phytochemical content in shiso microgreens varies by variety and growing conditions.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017