spicy grilled shrimp taco
Updated on Apr 28, 2021
Ditch the jalapeno and garnish with avocado or mango salsa for a less spicy twist.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Spice up your Taco Tuesdays this summer with these grilled shrimp tacos. Individually, each component is tasty. Once assembled, they're delicious. The seasoned grilled shrimp have a slick kick and are full of flavor. Slightly tangy, jalapeno adds a punch of flavor to the cabbage slaw. On top is a smoky chipotle and adobo crema that's fabulous on its own. Warming the tortillas on the grill is an excellent idea. Once assembled, these are made at home restaurant-quality shrimp tacos your family will love.
prep time
45 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Grill
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium lime
- 3 cups shredded red cabbage (1 large head)
- 6 ounces Mexican crema (sour cream or creme fresh can be substitutes)
- 12 - 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (seeds and membrane removed)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 medium avocado optional for garnish
How To Make spicy grilled shrimp taco
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Step 1Saute the minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes be careful not to burn. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
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Step 2Rinse shrimp; pat dry.
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Step 3In a resealable plastic bag combine remaining olive oil, garlic, chili powder, and 1/4 tsp salt; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat shrimp. Chill 30 minutes.
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Step 4Meanwhile finely shred peel from lime and juice lime. For the lime slaw, in a large bowl combine the lime peel, lime juice, cabbage, jalapeno, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt; set aside.
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Step 5In a small bowl combine sour cream and chipotle pepper; set aside.
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Step 6Wrap tortillas in foil.
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Step 7Thread shrimp on 10-inch metal skewers. Note, if using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes before using.
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Step 8On a covered grill, grill tortilla packet directly over medium heat for 5 minutes; turning once. Add shrimp to grill; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until opaque, turning halfway through grilling. Shrimp can also be cooked on the stove-top in a skillet and tortillas can be heated in a 350 degree oven. Remove tortilla packet from grill. Remove shrimp from skewers.
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Step 9To serve, spread tortillas with sour cream mixture. Top with lime slaw and shrimp. Sprinkle with cilantro and avocado slices, if desired.
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Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Category:
Seafood Appetizers
Collection:
Grilling Favorites
Keyword:
#spicy
Keyword:
#taco
Keyword:
#Grilled shrimp
Ingredient:
Seafood
Method:
Grill
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