Ingredients
1 small shallot for the salsa
1 seeded and roughly chopped jalapeño pepper for the salsa
Roughly chopped garlic cloves for the salsa
1 seeded and diced tomato for the salsa
1 pitted and diced avocado for the salsa
Salt for the salsa
Fresh lime juice from half a lime for the salsa
Loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped for the salsa
Olive oil for the shrimp
Chili powder for the shrimp
Salt for the shrimp
Cayenne pepper for the shrimp
Large or extra-large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and thawed if frozen for the shrimp
Six-inch corn or flour tortillas for assembling
Chopped red cabbage for assembling
Lime wedges for assembling
Sour cream for assembling
Instructions
1-Getting started: Getting started with grilled shrimp tacos is fun and straightforward, turning everyday ingredients into a meal everyone enjoys. Begin by prepping your shrimp peel, devein, and pat them dry, then marinate with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and lime juice for about 15 minutes to let the flavors soak in. This step adds a smoky kick that makes the tacos stand out.
2-Next, fire up your grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C), and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they’re opaque and have a nice char. If you’re adapting for dietary needs, grill tofu or mushrooms in the same way for a plant-based option. Once done, warm your corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side to make them soft and ready to fill.
3-Now, assemble your tacos by layering in the grilled shrimp, shredded cabbage, red onion, and cilantro for a fresh crunch. Squeeze on some extra lime juice and add avocado or salsa if you want more zest. Serve them right away while warm, and remember, threading shrimp on skewers can help them cook evenly and prevent them from slipping through the grates. For more grilling inspiration, try our berry crisp recipe that uses similar fresh techniques for delicious results.
Last Step:
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🌶 Handle jalapeños carefully; wash hands and avoid eye contact to prevent irritation.
⏲ Prepare avocado salsa up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate covered to prevent browning.
🍤 Thread shrimp onto skewers when grilling to prevent falling through grill grates.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Taco
- Method: Grilling, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 517
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1075 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 244 mg
