Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Grilled Shrimp Tacos 007

Looking for a new twist on a classic summer favorite? These grilled shrimp tacos are a perfect dinner party recipe or healthy weeknight meal, featuring spiced shrimp and a spicy mayo drizzle. From zesty slaw to the superbly spiced shrimp, tacos never tasted so good!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 8 tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Mexican hot sauce
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high direct heat (375 to 400 degrees).
  2. Thaw the shrimp and peel it (if it’s in the shell). In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and kosher salt.
  3. Shred the cabbage and sprinkle with lime juice and a bit of kosher salt.
  4. Mix together the mayonnaise and Mexican hot sauce.
  5. Warm tortillas on grill for 10 seconds per side. Then grill the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until bright pink and cooked through.
  6. To serve, place the cabbage into a tortilla and top with grilled shrimp. Drizzle with the spicy mayo and top with torn cilantro leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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