Description
These Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa are a perfect blend of flavors and textures – smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado salsa, and crisp cabbage all wrapped in warm tortillas. This easy and delicious recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Avocado Salsa:
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Make the avocado salsa: Combine avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm tortillas on the grill for 20–30 seconds per side.
- Assemble the tacos: Layer cabbage or lettuce, grilled shrimp, and avocado salsa on the tortillas. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, grill shrimp on skewers and char the tortillas directly over an open flame.
- You can also add a drizzle of sour cream or chipotle mayo for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
