Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream or crema
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour for extra flavor).
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes first). Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly charred.
- While the shrimp cooks, warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side. Keep them warm in a clean kitchen towel. Prepare your toppings—shredded cabbage, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and sour cream or crema.
- Remove the shrimp from the skewers and place them on a serving platter. Let everyone assemble their own Spicy Grilled Shrimp Tacos by layering shrimp, cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of sour cream. Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness!
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch more cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño to the marinade.
- If you don’t have a grill, a stovetop grill pan or even a regular skillet works great.
- Double the marinade and reserve half for drizzling over the tacos before serving.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your corn tortillas are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with certified corn tortillas)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg