Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Salsa
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 tacos
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Salsa
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In less than 30 minutes, you can make THE BEST Grilled Shrimp Tacos with creamy avocado salsa! This easy Mexican recipe is light, fresh & gluten free!
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Ingredients
Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce tamari for gluten free
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 24 large shrimp peeled & deveined, tails removed
Red Pepper Cabbage Slaw
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup green cabbage shredded
- 2 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 cup creamy avocado salsa click link for recipe
- ¼ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp
- Add the minced garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili powder, lime juice, red pepper flakes and olive oil to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and place in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to marinate.
- Preheat a grill to medium. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and grill for 1-2 minutes per side.
Red Pepper Cabbage Slaw
- While the shrimp marinates, combine the bell pepper, cabbage and 2 tbsp lime juice in a medium bowl to create the slaw.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
- Also while the shrimp marinates, prepare the creamy avocado salsa.
- After the shrimp is grilled, place the tortillas on the grill for 15-20 seconds per side.
- Spread 2-3 tbsp avocado salsa in the middle of each tortilla, then top with four shrimp and cabbage slaw.
- Add crumbled cotija cheese and fresh chopped cilantro on top.
Notes
- Other Optional Toppings: Sour Cream, Hot Sauce, Pico De Gallo
- Stovetop Method: if you don't have a grill available, the shrimp can be cooked on the stove in a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
889mg
(37%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1079mg
(22%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1079mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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