Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos Recipes

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes and paprika until completely combined.
• Add shrimp then toss to coat. Allow shrimp to marinate in spice mixture for at least 30 minutes while you preheat grill to medium heat. If desired, the shrimp can marinate as long as overnight.
• Lightly oil grill grates then cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side depending on size, or until pink, opaque and firm.
• Remove from grill and heap into tortillas. Squeeze a bit of lime juice over the shrimp and fill with all of your favorite taco accompaniments.

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather your ingredients.
• Whisk together the garlic powder, paprika, Sriracha, salt, pepper, lime juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Throw in the shrimp and toss until they are completely coated.
• Grill the shrimp on high heat until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. You can grill on an indoor griddle if you don't have an outdoor grill, or simply cook the shrimp in a large saute pan.
• Gather the coleslaw ingredients.
• Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic clove, Sriracha, and lime juice to your blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
• Toss the dressing with the coleslaw in a large bowl until completely coated. Cover and refrigerate if you aren't using right away.
• Place the shrimp on top of the tortillas then add the coleslaw, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Then squeeze a little lime juice over the top. Dig in and enjoy!

SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over high heat.
• Mix the brown sugar, chili, cumin, paprika and lime zest together in a medium bowl. Stir 2 teaspoons of the sugar-spice mixture into the sour cream and set aside. Put the remaining spice mixture in a medium bowl and add the shrimp and olive oil and toss to coat and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
• Toss the coleslaw mix with the spiced sour cream until well coated and season with salt and pepper. Toast the tortillas on the grill, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and wrap with foil to keep warm.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade and sprinkle with salt. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the shrimp, flipping once, until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp in the warm tortillas with the slaw, whole cilantro leaves, and lime wedges on the side.

GRILLED SPICY SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• Mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Add shrimp and marinade for at least 1 hour.
• Mix enchilada sauce, jalapenos, honey, lime juice, and salt together in a separate bowl for the sauce.
• Toss cabbage with scallions, olive oil, vinegar, and cilantro in a large bowl for the slaw.
• Heat tortillas in a frying pan over medium-high heat, about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove shrimp from marinade. Grill until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp to each tortilla; top with the sauce and slaw.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP TACO

Steps:

• 1. Saute the minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes be careful not to burn. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
• 2. Rinse shrimp; pat dry.
• 3. In a resealable plastic bag combine remaining olive oil, garlic, chili powder, and 1/4 tsp salt; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat shrimp. Chill 30 minutes.
• 4. Meanwhile finely shred peel from lime and juice lime. For the lime slaw, in a large bowl combine the lime peel, lime juice, cabbage, jalapeno, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt; set aside.
• 5. In a small bowl combine sour cream and chipotle pepper; set aside.
• 6. Wrap tortillas in foil.
• 7. Thread shrimp on 10-inch metal skewers. Note, if using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes before using.
• 8. On a covered grill, grill tortilla packet directly over medium heat for 5 minutes; turning once. Add shrimp to grill; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until opaque, turning halfway through grilling. Shrimp can also be cooked on the stove-top in a skillet and tortillas can be heated in a 350 degree oven. Remove tortilla packet from grill. Remove shrimp from skewers.
• 9. To serve, spread tortillas with sour cream mixture. Top with lime slaw and shrimp. Sprinkle with cilantro and avocado slices, if desired.