Grilled Shrimp Tacos
These delicious lime and spice seasoned shrimp are grilled to perfection and topped with easy taco slaw!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time6 minutes mins
Marinate Time3 hours hrs
Course: Grill and Smoker, Lunch, Seafood
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: best seafood, shrimp tacos
Servings: 6 people
Author: Courtney O'Dell
Cost: $8
- 1 pound raw extra jumbo shrimp 16-20 per pound peeled and deveined
- thin slices of fresh lime if placing shrimp on skewers plus more to garnish
- 6 tortillas flour or corn according to taste
Get Recipe Ingredients
If using wood skewers, start soaking them in water. Skewers should soak for at least 30 minutes before going on the grill.
Place shrimp in a wide shallow bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl with high sides, combine all ingredients from olive oil through black pepper. Use an immersion blender to completely process until there are no sizable pieces. Or use a food processor or blender. Pour marinade over shrimp and gently stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, folding gently about halfway through.
Drizzle tequila over the shrimp, if desired, and gently fold to combine. If using skewers, thread shrimp onto skewers, with a folded slice of lime in between shrimp (see skewer photos in post).
Heat grill to medium-high. Make sure grates are clean, and then oil them well. Set shrimp on grates and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or just until shrimp are no longer translucent and have some nice char. Smaller shrimp will take less time. Place shrimp on a platter and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the top.
Taco Slaw
Place 2 cups shredded cabbage in a large colander set over a sink or large bowl. Sprinkle with ½ tsp Kosher salt, then toss to thoroughly coat. Allow cabbage to drain for 10-15 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, garlic salt, and the juice of 2 limes.
Transfer the drained cabbage to the large mixing bowl with the dressing, then add thinly sliced red onion, scallions, and ¼ cup fresh cilantro. Toss well, then refrigerate until needed, at least 30 minutes. Taste, adjust seasoning, then serve!
Lightly grill your tortillas, top with slaw then shrimp, Enjoy!
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 2259mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 801IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg
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