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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema | Cooking Made Easy

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema

Name: Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
Prep time: 00:15:00
Cook time: 00:10:00
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 cups red cabbage; 1 whole jalapeño; 3 whole lime; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup cilantro; 1 whole avocado; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup sour cream; 8 whole corn tortillas; 1/2 whole red onion

SeafoodMexicanDinnerShrimpMain CourseWeeknightGrillGluten FreeGrilling

These vibrant Grilled Shrimp Tacos bring the fresh flavors of coastal Mexico right to your kitchen. Succulent shrimp are quickly marinated in a zesty blend of lime and spices, then grilled to perfection before being nestled in warm tortillas with a colorful array of toppings. The creamy lime sauce adds a cooling contrast to the smoky shrimp, making this an irresistible weeknight dinner that comes together in minutes.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serves

4 servings (8 tacos)

Difficulty

easy

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Ingredients

Techniques: grilling, marinating, sauce-making

Equipment Needed

Grill or grill pan
Mixing bowls
Measuring spoons and cups
Cutting board
Chef's knife
Citrus juicer
Skewers (optional)
Tongs

These grilled shrimp tacos come together quickly and are perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining. The key is not to overcook the shrimp and to have all your toppings ready before you start grilling.

For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade or serve with your favorite hot sauce. To make this recipe ahead, prepare the lime crema and chop all vegetables up to 24 hours in advance, but wait to marinate and cook the shrimp until just before serving.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema

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Ingredients

Equipment Needed

Step 1: Don't marinate shrimp for longer than 15 minutes as the acid in the lime juice will begin to 'cook' the shrimp.

Step 2: The lime crema can be made up to 24 hours in advance for even better flavor.

Step 3: A cast-iron skillet works well too if you don't have a grill or grill pan.

Step 4: Skewering makes the shrimp easier to flip and prevents them from falling through the grill grates.

Step 5: Shrimp cook very quickly! They're done when they form a 'C' shape; if they curl into an 'O' shape, they're overcooked.

Step 6: Warming tortillas makes them more flexible and enhances their flavor.

Step 7: Layering ingredients in this order prevents the tortilla from getting soggy.

Step 8: A final squeeze of fresh lime juice just before eating brightens all the flavors.

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