Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Get your taste buds ready for an explosion of flavor with these grilled shrimp tacos! Seasoned shrimp, crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and tangy lime come together in a mouthwatering combo. Customize with optional toppings like cheese, lime wedges, ranch, and cilantro.
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Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp large shrimp,
- 1 tablespoon chili or taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- Juice from ½ lime
- 8 corn tortillas you can also use flour tortillas
- 2 cups cabbage mix
- 1 avocado sliced
Topping Ideas
- Cotija cheese optional
- Lime wedges optional
- Ranch dressing optional
- Cilantro optional
Instructions
- In large bowl, combine seasoning, oil, garlic, and lime juice. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Tails can be removed before or after cooking.1 lb large raw shrimp, 1 tablespoon chili or taco seasoning, 2 cloves garlic, Juice from ½ lime, 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Thread shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden please soak them for at least 30 minutes first) if desired or place directly in grill pan or grill basket on outdoor grill.
- Heat to medium temperature and cook shrimp about 2-3 minutes on each side. You’ll know they are done when they are opaque and start to turn pink.
- Warm tortillas in a pan, directly on grill, or over flame of gas stove (optional).
- Fill each tortilla with cabbage mix, avocado slices, and shrimp. Top with cotija cheese, a squeeze of lime, a drizzle of ranch dressing, and cilantro (optional).8 corn tortillas, 2 cups cabbage mix, 1 avocado, Cotija cheese, Lime wedges, Ranch dressing, Cilantro
Notes
Save time by buying large shrimp that are peeled and deveined. You can find this in the seafood section or the frozen section at your supermarket.
You can also used bagged coleslaw mix as a short cut.
Outdoor grill: you will need to put them on skewers or use a grill basket made for the barbeque.
BBQ: soak wood skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent them from burning on the BBQ. You can also use metal skewers.
No BBQ? Use a stovetop grill pan with or without the skewers. No matter the method, shrimp cook fast, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Overcooked shrimp can be rubbery, so don’t over cook.
Corn tortillas. You'll want to cook them a bit. When cooking in the pan or grill, just flip after one side has started to brown (about 30 seconds). If using an open flame on your gas stove, this process will be much faster, so flip every 10 seconds.
Storage: Store leftover shrimp in container in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on stove just until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (2 tacos)Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 677mgPotassium: 574mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1175IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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