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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 418 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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, combine the shrimp with the marinade ingredients. Allow the shrimp to marinade while the grill is preheating.
- 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 all the avocado salsa ingredients.
- 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!
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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 Information
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1193mg
(50%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
491IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
275mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1193mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 491IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.