Grilled Shrimp Tacos
If you are needing an easy weeknight meal, make Grilled Shrimp Tacos. Thread shrimp on skewers and grill for a flavorful meal idea.
Servings: 6
Cost: $20.89, $3.48 per Servings
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Chili Powder
- ¼ tsp Cumin
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Lime juiced
For the Avocado Salsa:
- 1 Ripe Avocado diced
- ¼ Red Onion diced
- ½ Jalapeño deseeded and diced
- ¼ cup Cilantro finely chopped
- ½ Lime juiced
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
For the Tacos:
- Wooden Skewers
- 12 Flour Tortillas 6 inch
- Red Cabbage chopped
- 1 cup Crumbled Cojita Cheese or Feta
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and the juice from 1 lime.
- Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
- Place the shrimp on the wooden skewers and grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp is cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 diced ripe avocado, ¼ diced red onion, ½ deseeded and diced jalapeño, ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro, the juice from ½ lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Then it's time to assemble the tacos. Warm the tortillas. You can heat them in the microwave or place them on the grill for a few seconds to heat them through.
- Place cabbage on the bottom of each tortilla. Top it with the shrimp, avocado salad and cheese.
- Serve warm and then enjoy!
Notes
This recipe can be made with raw or pre-cooked shrimp. If you use pre-cook shrimp, cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side to heat them through.
These tacos are best served fresh but you can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 3mg
