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Best Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe for Weeknight Meals

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 8 Flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  • Thread the seasoned shrimp onto skewers to prevent them from falling through the grill grates.
  • Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from grill.
  • Whisk together the Mexican crema, lime juice, and half of the fresh cilantro in a small bowl.
  • Warm the flour tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
  • Assemble tacos by adding a layer of shredded cabbage and shredded carrots to each tortilla.
  • Top the slaw with the grilled shrimp and drizzle generously with the cilantro lime crema.
  • Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro and serve immediately.