Description
Delicious and flavorful grilled shrimp tacos perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Marinated shrimp grilled to perfection, topped with a creamy spicy mayonnaise sauce and fresh toppings like cabbage, radish, and cheese, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 pound large or extra large shrimp, thawed
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Frank’s or Valentina)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Optional Items for Serving
- Coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- Cotija or feta cheese crumbles
- Lime wedges
- Radish, sliced
- Red onion, sliced
- Corn or wheat taco size tortillas
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse and pat dry the shrimp, keeping tails on for grilling. Removing tails after cooking is optional.
- Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, lime juice, ground cayenne, smoked paprika, cumin, melted butter, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss the shrimp in the marinade until fully coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Spicy Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, and onion powder. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat to ensure quick cooking without drying out the shrimp.
- Grill the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto wooden skewers. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through. Alternatively, cook the shrimp in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Remove Tails: After cooking, remove the shrimp tails for easier eating if desired.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas and fill each with cabbage or coleslaw mix, a few shrimp (3-4), sliced radishes, red onion, cilantro, and cheese crumbles. Drizzle the spicy mayonnaise sauce on top and garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp longer but avoid exceeding 1 hour to prevent texture changes.
- Wooden skewers should be soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a richer sauce if preferred.
- You can grill shrimp without skewers by placing them on a grill pan or using a grilling basket.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Make the tacos ahead by preparing all components and assembling just before serving to keep tortillas from getting soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
