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Spicy grilled shrimp tacos garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Classic Spicy Grilled Shrimp Tacos

These classic spicy grilled shrimp tacos are bursting with flavor, featuring perfectly seasoned shrimp, crisp cabbage, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado, all brought together with a zesty chipotle lime sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined ≈ 450 g
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Lime juice (fresh)
  • 1 tsp Chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8–10 pieces Corn tortillas 6-inch
  • 2 cups Red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Carrot, julienned
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado, sliced
For Serving
  • Lime wedges
For the Chipotle Lime Sauce
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • ½ tsp Chipotle in adobo, minced
  • 1 tsp Honey or agave

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Skewers (optional)
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, 2 Tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp minced chipotle in adobo, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly, then let it marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
Make the Chipotle Lime Sauce
  1. While the shrimp marinates, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), 1 Tbsp lime juice, ½ tsp minced chipotle in adobo, and honey (or agave) in a small bowl.
Grill the Shrimp
  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers if using, or place them directly on the grill in a single layer.
  3. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill, in a dry skillet, or in the microwave until soft and pliable.
  2. Fill each warm tortilla with grilled shrimp, thinly sliced red cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced avocado.
  3. Drizzle generously with the chipotle lime sauce, then garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the corn tortillas directly on an open flame for a few seconds per side until slightly charred. Adjust the amount of chipotle in adobo sauce to your preferred spice level.