Description
These spicy grilled shrimp tacos are bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup sour cream or crema
- hot sauce, as desired (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the marinated shrimp onto skewers for easier handling. Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through.
- Prepare the Toppings: Combine chopped tomato, red onion, and cilantro in a small bowl. Mix sour cream or crema with a splash of lime juice in another small bowl.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 1 minute per side. Fill each tortilla with grilled shrimp, then top with diced avocado, tomato mixture, and a drizzle of the lime crema. Add hot sauce if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Variations: Add shredded cabbage for a crunchy texture or mango salsa for a sweet touch.
- Skillet Option: If you don’t have a grill, the shrimp can be cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Spicy Level: Adjust the amount of chili powder and hot sauce based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos