Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Grilled Shrimp Tacos is quick and easy dinner idea. Shrimp is seasoned and grilled on skewers then added to warm tortillas for a tasty meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 428kcal
Cost: $19.21, $3.20 per Servings
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Lime juiced
For the Avocado Salsa:
- 1 Ripe Avocado diced
- 1/4 Red Onion diced
- 1/2 Jalapeño deseeded and diced
- 1/4 cup Cilantro finely chopped
- 1/2 Lime juiced
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1/4 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: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 3mg
