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Platter of spicy grilled shrimp tacos, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime.

Classic Spicy Grilled Shrimp Tacos

These classic spicy grilled shrimp tacos feature succulent shrimp marinated in a smoky chipotle blend, nestled in warm corn tortillas with crisp cabbage, carrots, and a creamy avocado-lime sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined (21-30 count) ≈ 450 g
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Chipotle chili powder
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Lime juice about 1 lime
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
For Serving
  • 8-10 (6-inch) Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Carrot, julienned
  • ½ cup Mango, diced optional
  • 1 Ripe avocado
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Additional lime wedges for serving
  • Hot sauce to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grill or grill pan

Method
 

Prep
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add the raw shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat it thoroughly with the marinade.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the shrimp marinate for 15-30 minutes before grilling. Adjust hot sauce to your preference. Serve immediately for best taste.