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Delish Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Delish Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Juicy chili-lime grilled shrimp tucked into warm corn tortillas with a crunchy cabbage slaw and a zesty lime crema. Fast, fresh, and perfect for weeknights or cookouts.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon lime juice fresh, divided
  • 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 tortilla corn tortillas 6-inch
  • 2 cup green cabbage, shredded
  • 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado avocado, sliced
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha
  • 0.5 teaspoon lime zest
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese, crumbled optional
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for oiling grill grates
  • 1 lime lime cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Make the lime crema: In a small bowl whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, 1.0 tablespoon lime juice, lime zest, and hot sauce with a pinch of salt until smooth. Refrigerate.
  • Toss the slaw: In a medium bowl combine cabbage, red onion, cilantro, and 1.0 tablespoon lime juice with a pinch of salt. Set aside to soften.
  • Marinate the shrimp: In a large bowl mix shrimp, olive oil, remaining 2.0 tablespoons lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grates, then oil them lightly with vegetable oil.
  • Grill the shrimp: Thread onto skewers or use a grill basket. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate.
  • Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side until pliable. Keep warm wrapped in a clean towel.
  • Assemble tacos: Spread tortillas with lime crema, add grilled shrimp, pile on slaw, and top with avocado and cotija.
  • Serve with lime wedges and extra hot sauce to taste.

Notes

No grill? Use a hot cast-iron skillet or grill pan on the stovetop. Swap corn tortillas for flour if preferred, and add mango salsa for a fruity twist.